Okla. Admin. Code § 35:15-17-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 35:15-17-3 - Identification of vaccinates

Brucellosis vaccinates may be calfhood vaccinated animals or adult vaccinated animals.

(1) Calfhood vaccinated animals are to be permanently identified as vaccinates by tattoo and by official eartag. Brands, registration tattoos, or other official identification may be used in lieu of official vaccination eartag. For Brucella abortus Strain RB51 vaccinates, the tattoo will include the U.S. Registered Shield and "V", which will be preceded by a letter "R" and followed by a number corresponding to the last digit of the year in which the vaccination was done. Official tattoos shall be applied to the right ear.

(2) Adult vaccinated animals are to be permanently identified as vaccinates by tattoo and by official eartag. For Brucella abortus Strain RB51 vaccinates, the tattoo will include the U.S. Registered Shield and "V", which shall be preceded by the letter "A" and followed by a number corresponding to the last digit of the year in which the vaccination was performed. The accompanying VS Form 4-26 (Calfhood Vaccination Record) should be clearly marked "Adult Vaccination."

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:15-17-3

Amended at 13 Ok Reg 3945, eff 10-11-96 ; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2158, eff 6-11-98 ; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2420, eff 7-25-10 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 788, eff 7-1-13

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 22, August 1, 2024, eff. 8/11/2024