| (a) Definitions:
(1) Authorized Calf Ranch--A facility that is approved
by the Executive Director of the commission for the feeding of restricted
cattle under six months of age.
(2) Authorized Grower Facility--A facility that is
approved by the Executive Director of the commission for feeding restricted
cattle that are being raised for breeding or feeding purposes in drylot
conditions over six months of age.
(3) Restricted animals--Animals determined to be exposed
or at risk of exposure to diseases or conditions of regulatory interest
as defined by the commission.
(b) Designation To Handle Restricted Animals. A facility
that is feeding or raising calves that are classified as restricted.
This facility has the necessary protocols and testing standards in
place to provide for minimal risk of disease spread while allowing
for the designated cattle upon completion of the herd plan to move
in commerce for their intended use.
(c) Designation Agreement. In order to be recognized
as an Authorized Calf Ranch or Authorized Grower Facility, there shall
be a signed designation agreement with the commission indicating that
the facility can meet the necessary standards to accept restricted
cattle. The agreement will contain standards including, but not limited
to, provisions for isolation of animals through geographic separation,
adequate fencing, consideration of drainage, use of official identification,
biosecurity standards, testing protocols, recordkeeping requirements,
and adherence with all movement restrictions for animals entering
and leaving a facility.
(d) Individual Herd Plan(s) for Prevention of Tuberculosis
(TB). The plan is developed between the authorized calf ranch/authorized
grower facility, the owner of the cattle, and the commission. The
plan shall be developed by a Designated Tuberculosis State-Federal
epidemiologist (DTE) representing the commission to consider all necessary
standards and procedures.
(e) Standards and procedures:
(1) Geographic separation. Adequate isolation of animals
to prevent the spread of disease as determined by a DTE.
(2) Official identification. All animals entering and
leaving the facility must be officially identified and that information
is to be recorded and maintained as required by paragraph (4) of this
subsection.
(3) Biosecurity standards. Biosecurity standards for
Authorized Calf Ranches and Authorized Grower Facilities will be determined
by the commission upon consultation with calf ranch management and
herd owner, based upon generally accepted disease prevention principles,
and any unique disease risk considerations of the individual herd.
Approved facilities may be required to be cleaned and disinfected
between use by different groups of cattle. Vacation of facilities
may also be required in certain situations where TB has been detected
in the lot or as directed by a DTE.
(4) Recordkeeping requirements. An approved facility
shall maintain records for five years which indicate:
(A) Animal Owner/Operator's name and address;
(B) Number of animals;
(C) Description of each animal including sex, age,
breed and official identification, date of entry into the facility,
and date the animals are shipped from the facility, as well as correlating
identification of any retagged animals;
(D) Origin and destination of the animals;
(E) Records on waste milk feed to calves, including
source and pasteurization status; and
(F) Records for pasteurization of milk, including method,
time, and temperature.
(f) Renewal/Revocation. The approved status must be
renewed by the operator every two years provided that the requirements
specified in these regulations and the approved agreement continue
to be met by the authorized facility. If the Executive Director determines
the authorized facility has failed to comply with the agreement, the
status may be revoked.
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