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[Title R058. Table of Contents]
R58-1-1 Authority.
A. Promulgated under the authority of Title 4, Chapter 31 and Subsections 4-2-2 (1)(c)(i), 4-2-2 (1)(j).
B. Intent: It is the intent of these rules to eliminate or reduce the spread of diseases among livestock by providing standards to be met in the movement of livestock within the State of Utah, INTRASTATE, and Import movements, INTERSTATE, of livestock, poultry and other animals.
R58-1-2 Definitions.
A. "Approved Livestock Market" - A livestock market which meets the requirements as outlined in 9 CFR 78, January 1, 1997 edition, Title 4, Chapter 30, and Rule R58-7.
B. "Livestock Market Veterinarian" - A Utah licensed and accredited veterinarian appointed by the Department of Agriculture and Food to work in livestock markets in livestock health and movement matters.
C. "Official Random Sample Test, 95/10" - A sampling procedure utilizing official pseudorabies serologic tests which provides a 95 percent probability of detecting infection in a herd in which at least 10 percent of the swine are seropositive for pseudorabies. Each segregated group of swine on an individual premises must be considered a separate herd and sampled as follows:
Less than 100 head -- Test 25
100 - 200 head ----- Test 27
201 - 999 head ----- Test 28
1,000 and over ----- Test 29
D. "Official Random Sample Test, 95/5" - A sampling procedure utilizing official pseudorabies serologic tests which provides a 95 percent probability of detecting infection in a herd in which at least five percent of the swine are seropositive for pseudorabies. Each segregated group of swine on an individual premises must be considered a separate herd and sampled as follows:
Less than 100 head -- Test 45
100 - 200 head ----- Test 51
201 - 999 head ----- Test 57
1,000 and over ----- Test 59
E. "Qualified Feedlot" - A feedlot approved by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to handle INTRASTATE heifers, cows or bulls which originate from Utah herds. These animals shall be confined to a drylot area which is used to upgrade or finish feeding animals going only to slaughter.
F. "Reportable Disease List" - A list of diseases and conditions developed by the state veternarian that may affect the health and welfare of the animal industry of the state, reportable to the state veterinarian.
G. "Test Eligible Cattle" - All cattle or bison over six months of age, except:
1. Steers, spayed heifers;
2. Official calfhood vaccinates of dairy breeds under 20 months of age and beef breeds under 24 months of age which are not parturient, springers, or post parturient;
3. Official calfhood vaccinates, dairy or beef breeds of any age, which are Utah Native origin.
4. Utah Native Bulls from non-infected herds.
H. "Official Calfhood Vaccinate" - Female cattle of a dairy breed or beef breed vaccinated by a Veterinary Services representative, State certified technician, or accredited Veterinarian with an approved dose of Brucella Abortus RB51 Vaccine or other USDA approved agent while from 4 to 12 months of age in accordance with its labeling. These cattle must be properly identified by official tattoos and ear tag or registration tattoo and be reported on an official vaccination certificate within 30 days to the State Veterinarian.
I. "Exposed Animal", "Reactor", "Suspect", as defined in the United States Department of Agriculture; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Veterinary Services Brucellosis Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules and 9 CFR 78.
J. "Approved Livestock Dealer handling facilities." A Livestock facility approved by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to handle Livestock for testing vaccination in change of ownership. The Facility will maintain chutes for handling of cattle. Also separate pens for corralling of cattle.
K. "Common Grazing Allotment." Lands grazed by cattle belonging to more than one owner per allotment and where such lands are administered by a government entity or grazing association.
R58-1-3 Intrastate Cattle Movement - Rules - Brucellosis.
A. Vaccination eligible female calves: All vaccination eligible heifer calves between the ages of four to 12 months shall be vaccinated for brucellosis with an approved vaccine as official vaccinates before change of ownership in commerce at ranch, farm, livestock market or at a Utah approved bonded dealer's facility at the owner's expense.
B. Change of Ownership: "Test Eligible Cattle" Test eligible cattle which are changing ownership will be tested or moved only to:
1. To a qualified feedlot, or
2. For immediate slaughter to a slaughtering establishment where Federal or State inspection is maintained, or
3. To a State or Federal approved market, or
4. To a Utah licensed bonded dealer with Department of Agriculture and Food approved handling facility to be tested or vaccinated or inspected by an accredited Veterinarian
5. To be moved INTERSTATE in accordance with INTERSTATE rules.
6. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Brand Inspectors will help regulate Intrastate movement of cattle according to Brucellosis rules at the time of change of ownership inspection.
R58-1-4 Interstate Importation Standards.
A. No animal, poultry or bird of any species or other animal including wildlife, that is known to be affected with or has been exposed to a contagious, infectious or communicable disease, or that originates from a quarantined area, shall be shipped, transported or moved into the State of Utah until written permission for such entry is first obtained from Veterinary Services Division, United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, State Veterinarian or Commissioner of Agriculture and Food.
B. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. An official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian is required for importation. A copy of the certificate shall be immediately forwarded to the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food by the issuing veterinarian or the livestock sanitary official of the state of origin.
C. Permits. Livestock, poultry and other animal import permits may be issued by telephone to the consignor, a consignee or to an accredited veterinarian responsible for issuing a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, and may be obtained from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, 350 North Redwood Road, PO Box 146500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6500, Phone (801) 538-7164; after hours and weekends, (801) 882-0217; (801) 773-5656.
R58-1-5 Cattle.
A. Import Permit and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
1. No cattle may be imported into Utah without an import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture and Food. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and an import permit must accompany all cattle imported into the state. All cattle must carry some form of individual identification, a brand registered with an official brand agency, ear tag or a registration tattoo. Identification must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Official individual identification used for testing purposes must be shown on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The import permit number must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. This includes exhibition cattle. Commuter cattle are exempt as outlined in Subsection R58-1-5(B).
2. The following cattle are exempted from (1) above:
a. Cattle consigned directly to slaughter at a state or federally inspected slaughter house; and
b. Cattle consigned directly to a State or Federal approved Auction Market.
c. Movements under Subsections R58-1-5(A)(2)(a), and R58-1-5(A)(2)(b) must be in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and must be accompanied by a weighbill, brand certificate, or similar document showing some form of positive identification, signed by the owner or shipper stating the origin, destination, number and description of animals and purpose of movement.
B. Commuter Cattle. Commuter, temporary grazing, cattle may enter Utah or return to Utah after grazing if the following conditions are met.
1. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or a commuter permit approved by the import state and the State of Utah must be obtained prior to movement into Utah. This will allow movements for grazing for current season if the following conditions are met:
a. All cattle shall meet testing requirements as to State classification for interstate movements as outlined in 9 CFR 1-78; USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Brucellosis Eradication, Uniform Methods and Rules, May 6, 1992 and approved by cooperating States.
b. Commuter cattle shall not be mixed with quarantined, exposed, or suspect cattle nor change ownership during the grazing period.
2. No quarantined, exposed or reactor cattle shall enter Utah.
C. Brucellosis. Prior to importation of cattle into Utah the following health restrictions must be met.
1. Heifers of vaccination age between four and 12 months must be officially vaccinated for brucellosis prior to entering Utah. All female cattle imported after July 1, 1984, must have a legible brucellosis calfhood vaccination tattoo to be imported or sold within the State of Utah, unless going directly to slaughter or qualified feedlot to be sold for slaughter or to an approved market to be sold for slaughter or for vaccination.
a. Heifers of vaccination age may be vaccinated upon arrival by special permit.
2. A negative test for brucellosis is required prior to movement into Utah for the following test-eligible cattle:
a. Bulls over 12 months must have a negative blood test for brucellosis within 30 days prior to movement. The entry of vaccinated bulls is not permitted.
b. All vaccinated dairy cattle over 20 months and all beef cattle over 24 months except those originating in a certified brucellosis free herd or in a free state from a certified breeders herd of origin.
c. There may be an epidemiologic surveillance of imported cattle that remain in Utah, and they may be subject to a 45-120 day retest at owner's expense as determined by a brucellosis epidemiologist. Import cattle which are resold to leave the State before retest day, are free to move.
3. A brucellosis test is not required for:
a. Vaccinated cattle from a Brucellosis Certified Free Herd or Certified Breeding Herds from free states. Brucellosis Certified Free Herd number, date and results of last test must be entered on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
b. Official vaccinated female dairy cattle under 20 months or official vaccinated female beef cattle under 24 months age. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must show vaccination tattoo and the official ear tag number or registration tattoo.
c. Steers and spayed heifers.
4. State Brucellosis Classification Requirements:
a. Cattle for breeding purposes from Class A States moving from farm of origin or Livestock market to the State of Utah:
(1) Permit.
(2) Official Vaccination for Brucellosis
(3) Negative Brucellosis test within 30 days before moving.
(4) A post movement test in 45 to 120 days after arrival.
b. Cattle for breeding from Class B States moving from farm of origin or livestock market into the State of Utah:
(1) Permit.
(2) Official Vaccination for Brucellosis.
(3) Negative Brucellosis test within 30 days.
(4) Quarantined for retest in 45 to 120 days after arrival.
c. Cattle for breeding from Class C States moving from farm of origin or livestock market into the State of Utah:
(1) Permit.
(2) Official Vaccination for Brucellosis.
(3) Two consecutive negative tests at least 60 days apart.
(4) Certificate.
(5) Quarantined for retest 45 to 120 days after arrival.
5. No reactor cattle or cattle from herds under quarantine for brucellosis will be allowed to enter the state except when consigned to a slaughtering establishment where recognized state or federal meat inspection is maintained. An import permit and a Veterinary Services Form 1-27 prior to shipment are also required.
6. Entry of cattle which have been retattooed is not permitted unless they are moved for immediate slaughter to a slaughtering establishment where state or federal inspection is maintained or to not more than one state or federal approved market for sale to a qualified feedlot or slaughtering establishment.
7. Entry of cattle which have been adult vaccinated is not permitted unless they are for immediate slaughter where state or federal inspection is maintained.
D. Tuberculosis.
A negative test is required within 60 days prior to shipment for all breeding cattle originating within a quarantined area or from reactor or exposed herds.
E. Scabies.
No cattle affected with, or exposed to scabies shall be trailed, driven, shipped or otherwise moved into Utah. Cattle from a county where scabies have been diagnosed during the past 12 months must be officially treated within 10 days prior to shipment into Utah. The date of treating and products used must be shown on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; also the approved vat number and location.
F. Splenic or Tick Fever. No cattle infested with ticks, Margaropus annulatus, or exposed to tick infestations shall be shipped, trailed, or driven, or otherwise imported into the State of Utah for any purpose.
G. Exhibitions, Fairs, and Shows.
1. Dairy cattle and cattle for breeding purposes imported for exhibition or show purposes only to be returned to state of origin may enter provided:
a. The cattle are accompanied by the proper Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and import permit.
b. The cattle must have negative T.B. test within 60 days if coming from quarantined T.B. areas or exposed or reactor herds.
c. The cattle must have a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to entrance. Vaccinates under age are acceptable.
H. Trichomoniasis.
1. All Utah resident bulls over nine months of age, going onto a common grazing allotment, must test negative for Trichomoniasis. Testing shall be conducted annually within three months prior to a bulls exposure to cows and entering the common grazing allotment; except that testing performed at the conclusion of the previous breeding season will be acceptable for the current breeding season provided that the bulls have had no exposure to females in the interim.
2. All breeding bulls entering Utah which are over nine months of age, must test negative for Trichomoniasis by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry into Utah.
3. Any Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued for bulls covered under this rule, shall bear the statement, "Trichomoniasis has not been diagnosed in the herd of origin within the last 12 months."; except that, bulls from herds that have tested positive for Trichomoniasis within the previous 12 months are required to have three negative tests, no less than one week apart, prior to entry into Utah.
4. All Utah bulls which are tested shall be tagged with a current Official State of Utah Trichomoniasis test tag by the accredited veterinarian performing the test. Official tags shall be only those as are authorized by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, and approved by the State Veterinarian's office. Bulls entering the State of Utah under the provisions of this rule may be tagged upon arrival by an accredited veterinarian upon receipt of the Trichomoniasis test charts from the testing veterinarian.
5. Trichomoniasis testing in Utah shall be performed only by approved laboratories or accredited veterinarians whose laboratory procedures have been certified by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. An "official test" shall be one that is received by the lab within 48 hours of collection and shall not have been subjected to extreme temperatures in excess of 85 degrees Fahrenheit, or freezing, for a period of time longer than ten minutes. Test samples not meeting this criteria will be discarded. Acceptable media shall be Diamond's Media, or the "pouch" method, or other department approved transport media.
6. All bulls testing positive for Trichomoniasis must be reported immediately to the owner and the State Veterinarian by the veterinarian and laboratory performing the test. The owner shall be required to notify fellow members of the common grazing allotment and neighboring (contiguous) cattlemen within ten days following such notification by his veterinarian or laboratory.
7. Exceptions to the above rules shall include dairy bulls in total confinement operations, bulls consigned directly to slaughter at an approved slaughter facility, and bulls consigned directly to a "Qualified Feedlot" for finish feeding and slaughter.
8. Within 14 days, all bulls which test positive to Trichomoniasis must go directly to slaughter at an approved slaughter facility, or to a "Qualified Feedlot" for finish feeding and slaughter, or to an approved auction market for sale to slaughter only. Such bulls going to slaughter shall carry a VS 1-27 form issued by the testing veterinarian or other regulatory official.
9. Out of state "commuter" cattle grazing in Utah shall, also, be required to meet the requirements of Section R58-1-5-H.
10. To reduce the threat of this disease, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, in conjunction with Utah State University, shall provide an educational program to inform cattle producers of the need to test for Trichomoniasis and the details of this program. This information shall be available upon request from the department.
R58-1-6 Horses, Mules, and Asses.
Horses, mules and asses may be imported into the State of Utah when accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The certificate must state that the equine animals described were examined on the date indicated and found free from symptoms of any infectious or communicable disease such as CEM, Contagious Equine Metritis, and EIA, Equine Infectious Anemia. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must show a negative coggins test within one year previous to the time the certificate was issued. Utah horses returning to Utah as part of a commuter livestock shipment are exempted from the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection requirements; however, a valid Utah horse travel permit as outlined under Sections 4-24-22 or 4-24-23 and Section R58-9-4 is required for re-entering Utah.
R58-1-7 Swine.
A. Stocking, Feeding, and Breeding swine. Swine for stocking, breeding, feeding or exhibition may be shipped into the state if the following requirements are met:
1. Import Permit and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection - All swine must be accompanied by an approved Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating they are clinically free from infectious or contagious disease or exposure and have not been fed raw garbage. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must show individual identification, ear tags, tattoos, registration numbers, micro chips or other permanent means. An import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture and Food must accompany all hogs, including feeder hogs imported into the state.
2. Vaccination and Test Status. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must list the vaccination status for erysipelas, and leptospirosis, and the brucellosis, leptospirosis, and pseudorabies test status of the animals.
3. Quarantine - All swine shipped into the state for feeding or breeding purposes are subject to an 18 day quarantine beginning with the date of arrival at destination. The department shall be notified by the owner of date of arrival. Release from quarantine shall be given by the department only when satisfied that health conditions are satisfactory.
4. Brucellosis - All breeding and exhibition swine over the age of three months shipped into Utah must pass a negative test for brucellosis within 30 days prior to movement into the state or originate from a validated brucellosis free herd. A validated brucellosis free herd number and date of last test is required to be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
5. Pseudorabies - All breeding, feeding and exhibition swine must pass a negative pseudorabies test within the last thirty days unless they originate from a recognized qualified pseudorabies free herd. However, feeder swine may come into the state from a herd of origin in a Stage III, IV, or V state as classified by the Official Pseudorabies Eradication Program Standards 6-19-91.[Ed.Note: Apparent Utah Code Ref. not found.] Copies may be obtained from Livestock Conservation Institute, 6414 Copps Ave. #204, Madison, WI. 53718, Phone: 608-221-4848. A 30 day retest is required on all breeding and exhibition swine brought into the state. Commercial feedlots will be tested annually by an official random sample test, 95/10. Swine which are infected or exposed to pseudorabies may not enter the state, except swine consigned to a slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter and must be moved in compliance with 9 CFR 1-71.
6. Erysipelas - Purebred and breeding swine shall be immunized with erysipelas bacterin not less than 15 days prior to importation.
7. Leptospirosis - All breeding exhibition swine over four months of age shall have passed a negative leptospirosis test within 30 days of entry, or be part of an entire negative herd test within the previous 12 months or be vaccinated for leptospirosis at least 15 days prior to entry. Herd and vaccination status must be stated on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
B. Immediate Slaughter
Swine shipped into Utah for immediate slaughter must not have been fed raw garbage, must be shipped in for immediate slaughter with no diversions, and must be free from any infectious or contagious disease in compliance with 9 CFR 71.
R58-1-8 Sheep.
A. All sheep imported must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection certifying the sheep are free of communicable diseases or exposure.
1. Blue Tongue. No sheep infected with or exposed to blue tongue may enter Utah. No sheep from an area under quarantine because of blue tongue may be transported into Utah without obtaining an import permit and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection certifying that the sheep have originated from a flock free of blue tongue and have been vaccinated against blue tongue at least 30 days prior to entry.
2. Foot Rot. Sheep must be thoroughly examined for evidence of foot rot. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must certify that the sheep were examined and are free from foot rot.
R58-1-9 Poultry.
All poultry imported into the state shall comply with Title 4, Chapter 29 and R58-6 governing poultry which requires a prior permit from the Department of Agriculture and Food. This number can be called for information concerning permits: (801) 538-7164.
R58-1-10 Goats and Llamas.
A. Goats being imported into Utah must meet the following requirements:
1. Dairy goats must have a permit from the Department of Agriculture and Food (phone 801-538-7164) and, an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing a negative tuberculosis test within 60 days, and a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to entry or be from a certified brucellosis free herd and tuberculosis free area. They must be free of communicable diseases or exposure thereto; there must be no evidence of Caseous Lymphadenitis (abscesses).
2. Meat type goats must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection indicating they are free from any communicable diseases or exposure and that there is no evidence of caseous lymphadenitis (abscesses).
3. Exemption - Goats for slaughter may be shipped into Utah directly to a slaughtering establishment or to a state and federally approved auction market for sale to such slaughtering establishment. However, they must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection indicating they are free from any communicable diseases or exposure and that there is no evidence of caseous lymphadenitis, abscesses.
B. Llamas shall be accompanied by:
1. a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection;
2. Negative TB test within 60 days;
3. Negative Brucellosis within 30 days.
R58-1-11 Psittacine Birds.
No Psittacine birds shall be shipped into the State of Utah unless a permit is obtained from the Department prior to importation. Request for a permit must be made by an accredited veterinarian certifying that the birds are free from any symptoms of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease. The request must also state the number and kinds of birds to be shipped into Utah, their origin, date to be shipped and destination, all listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
R58-1-12 Dogs and Cats.
All dogs and cats shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing vaccination against rabies within 12 months if over 4 months of age. The date of vaccination, name of product used, and expiration date must be given.
R58-1-13 Game and Fur-Bearing Animals.
A. Contagious or Communicable Disease. No game or fur bearing animals will be imported into Utah without a prior permit being obtained from the Department. Each shipment shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection certifying they are free from all contagious and communicable diseases and exposure thereto.
B. Mink.
All mink entering Utah shall have originated on ranches or herds where virus enteritis has not been diagnosed within the past three years.
R58-1-14 Zoo Animals.
The entry of common zoo animals, as monkeys, apes, baboons, rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras, elephants, to be kept in zoos, or shown at exhibitions is authorized when a permit has been obtained from the Department. Movement of these animals must also be in compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act, 7 USC 2131-2156.
R58-1-15 Wildlife.
It is unlawful for any person to import into the State of Utah any species of live native or exotic wildlife except as provided in Title 23, Chapter 13. Fish and Wildlife Services, 1596 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116, (801) 538-4887. All wildlife imports shall meet the same Department requirements as the domestic animals.
R58-1-16 Duties of Carriers.
Owners and operators of railroads, trucks, airplanes, and other conveyances are forbidden to move any livestock, poultry, or other animals into or within the State of Utah or through the State except in compliance with the provisions set forth in these rules.
A. Sanitation. All railway cars, trucks, airplanes, and other conveyances used in the transportation of livestock, poultry or other animals shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition.
B. Movement of Infected Animals. Owners and operators of railway cars, trucks, airplanes, and other conveyances that have been used for movement of any livestock, poultry, or other animals infected with or exposed to any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease as determined by the Department, shall be required to have cars, trucks, airplanes, and other conveyances thoroughly cleaned and disinfected under official supervision before further use is permissible for the transportation of livestock, poultry or other animals.
C. Compliance with Laws and Rules. Owners and operators of railroad, trucks, airplanes, or other conveyances used for the transportation of livestock, poultry, or other animals are responsible to see that each consignment is prepared for shipment in keeping with the State and Federal laws and regulations. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, brand certificates, and permits should be attached to the waybill accompanying attendant in charge of the animals.
[Indexing]
KEY: disease control
November 17, 1998
[Editor's note: Below are references
to the Utah Code that are listed by the
agency making this rule as authority
for the rule.]
4-31
4-2-2
(1)(j)
Notice of Continuation June 19, 1997
