(a)Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) - (3)(No change.) (4)Test Eligible--A term used to describe those sexually intact breeding swine, that are six months of age or older, are required to be tested for Pseudorabies and Brucellosis. (5)Commercial Production Swine--Those swine that are continuously managed and have adequate facilities and practices to prevent exposure to either transitional production swine or feral swine. (6)Transitional Production Swine--Swine that have a reasonable opportunity to be exposed to feral swine or captive feral swine. (7)Farm of Origin--A farm where swine were born or on which they have resided for at least 90 consecutive days immediately prior to movement. (8)Infected Herd--Any herd in which any swine have been determined to be infected with pseudorabies virus by an official pseudorabies epidemiologist. (b)Testing Prior to Change of Ownership. (1)All breeding swine shall be tested negative for Pseudorabies and Swine Brucellosis within 30 days prior to change of ownership in Texas [unless hot weather prevents testing at a livestock market]. Swine from herds with a current disease-free status are exempt from this test requirement. (2) - (5)(No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on December 8, 2004
TRD-200407193 Gene Snelson
General Counsel
Texas Animal Health
Commission
Earliest possible date of adoption: January 23, 2005
For further information, please call: (512) 719-0700
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