N.M. Admin. Code § 21.32.4.15

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 21.32.4.15 - SCABIES REGULATIONS FOR IMPORT CATTLE

A. All cattle, except those defined in Subsection B of 21.32.4.15 NMAC below, imported into the state of New Mexico from areas defined as high risk scabies infected areas shall be officially treated with a USDA approved pesticide for scabies. This treatment may be accomplished at origin, en route or at destination.

B. Cattle not required to be treated if entering New Mexico from high risk scabies areas include the following:

(1) cattle consigned for immediate slaughter and will be slaughtered within seven days after entering New Mexico; or

(2) dairy cattle used for milk production (these cattle will be inspected only); or

(3) calves under three weeks of age (these calves will be inspected only); or

(4) cattle consigned directly to a New Mexico livestock auction market for sale and immediate delivery to slaughter; or

(5) commuter cattle with a completed and approved "Colorado-New Mexico commuter cattle agreement."

C. The "high risk scabies infected areas" are to be determined by the director and the state veterinarian of the New Mexico livestock board.

D. Scabies treatment of New Mexico cattle moving in commerce will not be initiated by the board until, or unless the incidence of the disease within the state of New Mexico warrants such action, as determined by the appointed members of the New Mexico livestock board.

N.M. Admin. Code § 21.32.4.15

3/1/99; 21.32.4.15 NMAC - Rn, 21 NMAC 32.4.15, 12/31/2007, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 13, July 16, 2024, eff. 7/16/2024