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TITLE 4 AGRICULTURE
PART 2TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION
CHAPTER 51ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
RULE §51.11Goats
ISSUE 03/11/2005
ACTION Final/Adopted
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule

(a)Tuberculosis.

  (1)Originating from the TB area in Michigan. The zone in Michigan that comprises Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle Counties and those portions of Iosco and Ogemaw Counties that are north of the southernmost boundary of the Huron National Forest and the Au Sable State Forest. All goats shall:

    (A)Originate from an accredited herd.

    (B)In addition, all animals 6 months of age and older shall be tested negative for tuberculosis within 60 days prior to entry with results of this test recorded on the certificate of veterinary inspection.

  (2)Originating from all other areas in Michigan. Goats originating from all other areas in Michigan, as provided in this subsection. All goats shall:

    (A)Originate from an accredited herd; or

    (B)Originate from a herd that had a negative whole herd test including all animals 12 months and older during the previous 12 months; and

    (C)Be tested negative for tuberculosis within 60 days prior to entry with results of the tests recorded on the certificate of veterinary inspection.

(b)Scrapie. Entry requirements related to Scrapie are contained in §51.12 of this title.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2005

TRD-200500861

Gene Snelson

General Counsel

Texas Animal Health Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2005

Proposal publication date: December 24, 2004

For further information, please call: (512) 719-0714



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