N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 1 § 53.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 53.4 - Importation of cattle to be fed for slaughter

Cattle imported to be fed for slaughter shall comply with the following requirements:

(a) The cattle must be accompanied by the shipping copy of an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection.

(b) The location where the cattle are to be fed must be approved by the department prior to the arrival of any imported cattle.

(c) The cattle shall be moved directly to the preapproved feeding location or specifically approved stockyard named as the destination on the certificate of veterinary inspection. Cattle delivered to a stockyard may only be moved to a preapproved feeding location or to a recognized slaughtering establishment.

(d) Cattle imported under this section and any cattle which have been exposed to them shall be segregated from cattle used for breeding or dairy.

(e) The person designated by the department shall keep records for a minimum of five years which individually identify the imported cattle, any cattle exposed to them, their source and disposition. The records shall be made available for examination upon the request of a representative of the department or the U.S.D.A.

(f) Cattle imported under this section may leave the preapproved feeding location only to be moved directly to another approved location, specifically approved stockyard or recognized slaughtering establishment. Cattle moved to approved stockyards or slaughtering establishments shall be considered slaughter cattle.

(g) Sexually intact cattle which originate in other than Brucellosis class free states may not be imported under this section.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 § 53.4

Amended, New York State Register September 10, 2014/Volume XXXVI, Issue 36, eff.9/10/2014