N.J. Admin. Code § 2:2-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 2:2-5.3 - Procedures

(a) To be eligible for the bovine leucosis program, the following requirements shall be met:

1. All animals in a herd shall be included in an initial test.

2. Owners shall actively implement a culling program of animals found to be infected.

3. Owners shall practice those husbandry methods which reduce the spread of infection.

4. Owners will conduct retests according to a schedule to be cooperatively developed between the owner and the Division of Animal Health based upon the findings. Failure to follow the agreed upon schedule will exclude the herd from the official program.

5. Herds that have had at least one completely negative free herd test, and any additional testing that is required if they comply with (a)3 and 4 above, shall be designated "Leucosis Free" for a period of one year.

6. A "Leucosis Free" status shall be maintained by retesting all cattle over seven months between 340 and 390 days after the date of achieving "Leucosis Free Status". The results of such retesting must be negative for all cattle in the herd to be identified as Leucosis Free for another year.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:2-5.3