A production unit shall keep its unit, conveyances, bird-holding devices, and other equipment clean and sanitary.
A written biosecurity protocol approved by the State Veterinarian shall be developed and practiced by the production unit.
Production units shall have state-approved equipment available for C&D of premises, conveyances, and crates. Production units shall maintain records of downtime and C&D for 12 months after distribution of the birds in the live-bird marketing system.
Production units shall notify the State Veterinarian of dates and times of scheduled pickups by distribution units at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled pickups.
2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-160
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-6023 of the Code of Virginia.