2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-110

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
Section 2VAC5-195-110 - Distribution unit sanitation and biosecurity requirements

Distribution unit vehicles, bird-holding devices, and any premises where birds may be held shall be kept clean and sanitary.

A written biosecurity protocol approved by the State Veterinarian shall be developed and practiced by the distribution unit.

Distribution units shall use state-approved all-season crates and conveyance washing equipment and present C&D documentation when obtaining birds from production units and other distribution units. The distribution unit shall perform C&D on all crates, conveyance vehicles, and other equipment after visiting a LBM and before returning to a farm. The distribution unit shall maintain documentation of the most recent C&D in the unit's conveyance vehicle. The distribution unit shall maintain C&D documentation of all facilities, conveyance vehicles, and other equipment for the most recent 12 months as part of its record system.

Distribution units shall not transport live birds from LBMs.

2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-110

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. August 21, 2006.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-6023 of the Code of Virginia.