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9 CFR Part 78
[Docket No. 04–103–2]
Brucellosis in Swine; Add Arkansas,
Louisiana, and Michigan to List of
Validated Brucellosis Free States
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as
final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting as a final
rule, without change, an interim rule
that amended the brucellosis regulations
concerning the interstate movement of
swine by adding Arkansas, Louisiana,
and Michigan to the list of validated
brucellosis-free States. That action was
necessary to relieve certain restrictions
on the interstate movement of breeding
swine from Arkansas and Louisiana and
to confirm Michigan’s status as a
validated brucellosis-free State.
EFFECTIVE DATE: The interim rule
became effective on November 18, 2004.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
John Korslund, Staff Veterinarian
(Swine Health), Eradication and
Surveillance Team, National Center for
Animal Health Programs, VS, APHIS,
4700 River Road Unit 43, Riverdale, MD
20737–1231; (301) 734–5914.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Brucellosis is a contagious disease
caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella.
The disease mainly affects cattle, bison,
and swine, but goats, sheep, horses, and
even humans are susceptible. In its
principal animal hosts, it causes loss of
young through spontaneous abortion or
birth of weak offspring, reduced milk
production, and infertility. There is no
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economically feasible treatment for
brucellosis in livestock. In humans,
brucellosis initially causes flu-like
symptoms, but the disease may develop
into a variety of chronic conditions,
including arthritis. Humans can be
treated for brucellosis with antibiotics.
The brucellosis regulations in 9 CFR
part 78 (referred to below as the
regulations) contain specific provisions
for cattle, bison, and swine. Under the
regulations, States, herds, and
individual animals are classified
according to their brucellosis status.
Interstate movement requirements for
animals are based upon the disease
status of the individual animals or the
herd or State from which the animal
originates.
In an interim rule effective and
published in the Federal Register on
November 18, 2004 (69 FR 67501–
67503, Docket No. 04–103–1), we
amended § 78.43 of the regulations by
adding Arkansas, Louisiana, and
Michigan to the list of validated
brucellosis-free States.
Comments on the interim rule were
required to be received on or before
January 18, 2005. We received one
comment by that date, from a private
citizen. The commenter stated that all
interstate movement of swine should be
banned and that if living conditions for
swine were raised, swine would be
more resistant to diseases such as
brucellosis. The commenter further
objected to the use of taxpayer funds for
the brucellosis program and to the use
of the term ‘‘depopulated.’’ As this
comment has no bearing on the action
taken in the interim rule (i.e., the
addition of Arkansas, Louisiana, and
Michigan to the list of validated swine
brucellosis-free States), no changes to
the interim rule are indicated.
Therefore, for the reasons given in the
interim rule and in this document, we
are adopting the interim rule as a final
rule without change.
This action also affirms the
information contained in the interim
rule concerning Executive Order 12866
and the Regulatory Flexibility Act,
Executive Orders 12372 and 12988, and
the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Further, for this action, the Office of
Management and Budget has waived its
review under Executive Order 12866.
List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 78
Animal diseases, Bison, Cattle, Hogs,
Quarantine, Reporting and
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recordkeeping requirements,
Transportation.
PART 78—BRUCELLOSIS
Accordingly, we are adopting as a final
rule, without change, the interim rule
that amended 9 CFR part 78 and that was
published at 69 FR 67501–67503 on
November 18, 2004.
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Done in Washington, DC, this 10th day of
February 2005.
Elizabeth E. Gaston,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
9 CFR Part 78
[Docket No. 04-103-2]
Brucellosis in Swine; Add Arkansas, Louisiana, and Michigan to
List of Validated Brucellosis Free States
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim
rule that amended the brucellosis regulations concerning the interstate
movement of swine by adding Arkansas, Louisiana, and Michigan to the
list of validated brucellosis-free States. That action was necessary to
relieve certain restrictions on the interstate movement of breeding
swine from Arkansas and Louisiana and to confirm Michigan's status as a
validated brucellosis-free State.
EFFECTIVE DATE: The interim rule became effective on November 18, 2004.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. John Korslund, Staff Veterinarian
(Swine Health), Eradication and Surveillance Team, National Center for
Animal Health Programs, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 43, Riverdale,
MD 20737-1231; (301) 734-5914.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Brucellosis is a contagious disease caused by bacteria of the genus
Brucella. The disease mainly affects cattle, bison, and swine, but
goats, sheep, horses, and even humans are susceptible. In its principal
animal hosts, it causes loss of young through spontaneous abortion or
birth of weak offspring, reduced milk production, and infertility.
There is no economically feasible treatment for brucellosis in
livestock. In humans, brucellosis initially causes flu-like symptoms,
but the disease may develop into a variety of chronic conditions,
including arthritis. Humans can be treated for brucellosis with
antibiotics.
The brucellosis regulations in 9 CFR part 78 (referred to below as
the regulations) contain specific provisions for cattle, bison, and
swine. Under the regulations, States, herds, and individual animals are
classified according to their brucellosis status. Interstate movement
requirements for animals are based upon the disease status of the
individual animals or the herd or State from which the animal
originates.
In an interim rule effective and published in the Federal Register
on November 18, 2004 (69 FR 67501-67503, Docket No. 04-103-1), we
amended Sec. 78.43 of the regulations by adding Arkansas, Louisiana,
and Michigan to the list of validated brucellosis-free States.
Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or
before January 18, 2005. We received one comment by that date, from a
private citizen. The commenter stated that all interstate movement of
swine should be banned and that if living conditions for swine were
raised, swine would be more resistant to diseases such as brucellosis.
The commenter further objected to the use of taxpayer funds for the
brucellosis program and to the use of the term ``depopulated.'' As this
comment has no bearing on the action taken in the interim rule (i.e.,
the addition of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Michigan to the list of
validated swine brucellosis-free States), no changes to the interim
rule are indicated.
Therefore, for the reasons given in the interim rule and in this
document, we are adopting the interim rule as a final rule without
change.
This action also affirms the information contained in the interim
rule concerning Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility
Act, Executive Orders 12372 and 12988, and the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Further, for this action, the Office of Management and Budget has
waived its review under Executive Order 12866.
List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 78
Animal diseases, Bison, Cattle, Hogs, Quarantine, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Transportation.
PART 78--BRUCELLOSIS
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Accordingly, we are adopting as a final rule, without change, the
interim rule that amended 9 CFR part 78 and that was published at 69 FR
67501-67503 on November 18, 2004.
Done in Washington, DC, this 10th day of February 2005.
Elizabeth E. Gaston,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
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