Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-11-38

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 35:37-11-38 - Exotic livestock suspected of being diseased or affected with certain conditions; identifying suspects and the disposition of suspects

(a) Any exotic livestock that on antemortem inspection does not clearly show, but is suspected of being affected with any disease or conditions that may cause condemnation of the carcass on postmortem inspection, and any exotic livestock that show on antemortem inspection any disease or condition that would cause condemnation of only part of the carcass on postmortem inspection, shall be handled as to retain its identity as a suspect until it is given final postmortem inspection, when the carcass shall then be marked and disposed of as provided in this Subchapter, or until it is disposed of as provided in this Part.

(b) All seriously crippled animals commonly termed "downers," shall be identified as "Oklahoma Suspects" and disposed of as provided in 35:37-11-57 unless they are required to be classed as "Oklahoma Condemned" under 35:37-11-39.

(c) With the exception of exotic livestock presented for antemortem inspection at mobile slaughtering establishments, each animal required by this Subchapter to be treated as an "Oklahoma Suspect" shall be identified as suspect by or under the supervision of an inspector with an official device in accordance with 35:37-11-43(a). The device shall not be removed except by an authorized inspection employee.

(d) Each animal identified as an "Oklahoma Suspect" on antemortem inspection shall be set apart and shall be slaughtered separately from other livestock at the establishment unless disposed of as provided in this Subchapter.

(e) When any exotic livestock identified as an "Oklahoma Suspect" is released for any purpose or reason, as provided in this Subchapter, the official identification device shall be removed only by an authorized inspection employee, and the inspection employee shall report the action to the immediate circuit supervisor. When a suspect is to be released for a purpose other than slaughter, the operator of the official establishment or the owner of the animal shall first obtain permission for the removal of the animal from the appropriate State or Federal livestock health officials.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-11-38

Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04