Section 250-RICR-40-05-1.14 - Poultry, Ratites, and Game BirdsA. Official Identification and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, or other federally recognized certification of disease-free status are required, except where noted under § 1.6 of this Part.B. Salmonella Pullorum: All poultry, ratites, and game birds five (5) months of age or more, and hatching eggs imported for the purposes of breeding or egg production, must originate from a flock designated "Pullorum Free" under the supervision of the poultry disease control officials of the state of origin, or, individually tested and found to be negative for the disease pursuant to an agglutination test, or other recognized test, for Salmonella Pullorum no more than thirty (30) days prior to entry into the state. All poultry less than five (5) months of age and all hatching eggs imported into the state must originate from a flock designated as "Pullorum Free" under the supervision of the poultry disease control officials in the state of origin.C. Avian Influenza: All poultry, ratites, and game birds of any age, that originates in any zone under control for avian influenza must be tested and found to be negative for avian influenza, or originate from an avian influenza tested negative flock. All hatching eggs that originate in any zone under control for avian influenza must be derived from parent flocks that have been tested and found to be negative for avian influenza. Testing for Avian Influenza must be performed no more than ten (10) days prior to entry into the state. The method of testing must be consistent with current approved serological and/or viral screening methods as approved by the Rhode Island State Veterinarian. Avian Influenza testing may be required at any time as prescribed by R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 4-4, under authority of the Director of the Department of Environmental Management.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-05-1.14
Amended effective 1/30/2020
Amended effective 6/22/2020