Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-02-05-.06

Current through September 10, 2024

Section 0080-02-05-.06 - AREA TESTING

When any county or part of a county in Tennessee is declared a high prevalence brucellosis area by the Commissioner Agriculture and the State Veterinarian, provisions shall be made to test all cattle herds in that county or area for brucellosis. Owners of all cattle herds in areas so designated shall assemble and present all cattle for test and render any other assistance as may be required,

(1) In any such area testing, a herd test shall include all cattle twelve (12) months of age or older except steers, sprayed heifers, and official calfhood vaccinates less than eighteen (18) months of age.

(2) Certified Brucellosis-free Herds and herds with a complete negative herd test for brucellosis within one hundred twenty (120) days shall be excempted from the test.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-02-05-.06

Original rule filed June 20, 1983; effective July 20, 1983.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 44-2-1302 and 4-3-203.