Section 250-RICR-40-05-1.12 - SheepA. Official identification and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection are required except where noted under § 1.6 of this Part. Certificates of Veterinary Inspection must contain a "Scrapie Statement" by an accredited veterinarian stating that to the best of his/her knowledge the sheep listed on the certificate do not have symptoms of Scrapie, have no known exposure to Scrapie infected animals, and, are not the progeny of Scrapie infected animals.B. Scrapie: No sheep affected with Scrapie or originating from a flock quarantined or epidemiologically linked to a flock quarantined for Scrapie shall be imported into Rhode Island.C. Psoroptic Scabies: No sheep affected or exposed to psoroptic scabies shall be imported into Rhode Island.D. Rabies: All sheep three (3) months of age or older imported into Rhode Island for exhibition, show, competition, or public display purposes must be accompanied by proof of rabies vaccination not more than one (1) year, nor less than thirty (30) days prior to entry into Rhode Island. Lambs that are between three (3) and six (6) months of age may enter Rhode Island immediately after receiving primary immunization without being required to wait thirty (30) days after vaccine administration. The rabies vaccination must be administered by a licensed veterinarian and pursuant to Part 2 of this Subchapter. Rules and Regulations Governing the Prevention, Control, and Suppression of Rabies within the State of Rhode Island. The only acceptable proof of rabies vaccination is a valid rabies vaccination certificate.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-1.12
Amended effective 1/30/2020
Amended effective 6/22/2020