Section R58-18-5 - Elk Farm Requirements(1) An elk farm may not allow cervids other than domesticated elk to enter and reside on any elk farm in Utah.(2) The elk farm shall construct perimeter fences and gates to prevent the movement of cervids, both captive and wild, into or out of the facility and shall meet the minimum standards defined in Section 4-39-201.(3) The elk farm owner shall: (a) provide a quarantine holding facility that is adequate to quarantine animals and provide proper feed, water, and other care necessary for the physical wellbeing of the animals for the period of the quarantine; and(b) provide ample signage around the facility indicating that it is a domesticated elk facility and notifying the public that the animals are not wild elk.(4) Each location of a licensed elk farm with internal handling facilities shall: (a) be capable of humanely restraining an individual animal to apply or read animal identification, take blood or tissue samples, or conduct other required testing:(b) be capable of properly restraining animals to protect an inspector while handling the animals; and(c) at a minimum, have a working pen, an alleyway, and a restraining chute.(5) If a licensed elk farm has separate perimeter fences between locations, it shall have a separate handling facility.(6) The department may grant an exception to Subsection R58-18-5(5) if the same individual: (a) owns another licensed elk farm within the state; and(b) may access the other licensed elk farm in a reasonably short period.(7) Elk farms shall allow access to the facility and records for an inspection in accordance with Section 4-39-207, Inspection of Facilities.Utah Admin. Code R58-18-5
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-20, effective 9/19/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-16, effective 7/22/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-21, effective 10/24/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-13, effective 6/13/2023Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-17, effective 8/23/2024