Code of Colorado Regulations
1200 - Department of Agriculture
1201 - Animal Health Division
8 CCR 1201-20 - LIVE BIRD MARKET RULE
Part 3 - Standards for Live Bird Markets

3.1.1.1. A LBM must be registered with the CDA and must comply with the requirements of the LBMSP. A unique premises identification number will be assigned by the CDA . Information required for an LBM to become registered are as follows:

3.1.1.2. As a LBMSP participant, the LBM must allow LBMSP inspectors and personnel access to the facility and the birds in the facility during normal business hours for inspection and sample collection and for examination of market records.

3.1.1.3. LBM owners or managers are responsible for having knowledge of all rules and regulations of the LBMSP and are required to provide the training necessary to accomplish the execution of this rule.

3.1.1.4. All personnel that work in the market must be trained in biosecurity procedures as arranged by the owner/manager. Certificates of training will be maintained in personnel files.

3.1.2.1. Markets shall be responsible for verifying origin premises and flock identification and obtaining documentation of NPIP certified status of the flock at the time of receipt of the birds. If records are not available, the birds shall not enter the market.

3.1.2.2. All birds entering the market will originate only from NPIP certified flocks and premises.

3.1.2.3. Records for avian species shall include the date of entry, the premises-of-origin identification number with lot identifier, the number and species of birds in the lot, the distributor registration number and the date of sale.

3.1.2.4. All records shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from date of entry of the bird(s)/flock into the market.

3.1.3.1. A biosecurity protocol shall be developed by the LBM and approved by the LBMSP. Employees shall be required to follow biosecurity protocols. Biosecurity protocols shall include, but not be limited to, the following minimum requirements:

3.1.3.2. LBM environments and crates shall be kept in clean and sanitary conditions at all times, as defined by the biosecurity protocol.

3.1.3.3. Once delivered to a LBM, birds shall be killed and processed before leaving the facility.

3.1.3.4. LBMs are required to undergo regular, periodic closures with depopulation and complete sanitation, cleaning and disinfection (C&D), and downtime. The closures should occur at least quarterly with a minimum of 24 hours of downtime. Closures shall be scheduled with the LBMSP at least two weeks prior to the event. The market must be inspected and approved by LBMSP personnel before being allowed to reopen.

3.1.3.5. Poultry waste must be contained in a manner approved by an animal health official to prevent disease transmission while it is awaiting disposal by a method acceptable to the jurisdiction where the market is located.

3.1.3.6. Birds from production units shall not be sold directly to LBMs unless the LBM owner or manager is also registered as a distributor, with the necessary LBMSP approval for protocols and equipment to ensure effective C&D of conveyances and equipment.

3.1.3.7. Other end-stage poultry markets that are not "slaughter-only" markets will require development and approval of special biosecurity safeguards and inspections to assure that they meet LBMSP Standards and are successful in the prevention and control of AI.

3.1.4.1. LBMs and birds housed within the market may be tested for avian influenza virus by the LBMSP at any time, but they shall be tested as determined by the LBMSP personnel or at least quarterly.

3.1.4.2. Specimens collected for testing may include swab samples collected from live birds or the environment within the LBM; swabs collected on arrival from birds, conveyances, and crates; blood samples from birds; and swabs or tissues from sick and dead birds detected in the LBM.

3.1.4.3. LBMs shall notify LBMSP personnel of any increases in illness or mortality within 48 hours.

3.1.5.1. LBMs that test positive for avian influenza virus on RRT-PCR or virus isolation at an approved laboratory will undergo mandatory market closure by the LBMSP. Premises that have positive results for avian influenza shall be managed under the direction of the State Veterinarian or USDA. 3.1.5.2. The decision to reopen the LBM will be agreed upon by CDA and USDA and only after all necessary biosecurity, cleaning and disinfection, surveillance, fallow period, and all other necessary requirements are completed.

3.2.1.1. Poultry distributors (consisting of dealers, haulers, the live haul process, auction markets, and wholesalers) must be registered with the LBMSP. The distributor's business premises will be given a premises identification number in the state in which it is located. This identification number will be used when the distributor registers in other states. Information required for a distributor's registration includes:

3.2.1.2. To register as a bird transporter within the LBM system, distributors must agree to allow LBMSP personnel and/or Federal animal health officials to have access to records upon request and to permit official inspections and testing of premises and equipment as required.

3.2.1.3. Registration will not be issued until there has been an inspection and approval of the facility, its record system, and the C&D equipment that will be used.

3.2.1.4. All personnel that work for the company must be trained in biosecurity. Records of employee training must be maintained in the personnel files.

3.2.2.1. Distributors may only accept properly identified and properly documented birds from NPIP participating flocks accompanied by an NPIP movement form 9-3.

3.2.2.2. Distributors must comply with recordkeeping requirements. They must maintain records for 12 months of bird pickups and deliveries that include: NPIP 9-3 movement forms, dates of pickup and delivery, locations, species, numbers of birds, and farm premises identification numbers that include lot identification. In addition, distributors must keep records of C&D of premises and/or conveyances.

3.2.2.3. Any indication noted by a distributor that paperwork has been altered or that it misrepresents the sources or test status of birds coming into the LBM must be reported to the State Veterinarian or their designee.

3.2.3.1. Distributor vehicles, bird-holding devices, and any premises where birds may be held must be clean and sanitary at all times.

3.2.3.2. Documented biosecurity protocols, developed by the distributor and approved by the state, must be in place.

3.2.3.3. Distributors must use state-approved all-season crate and conveyance washing equipment and present C&D documentation when obtaining birds from producers and from other distributors. Once emptied of birds, conveyances and coops must undergo C&D between all deliveries.

3.2.3.4. Before the distributor returns to a farm after visiting an LBM, all cages, vehicles, and other equipment must undergo C&D.

3.2.3.5. Distributors may not transport live birds or other live animals from LBMs.

3.2.4.1. Distributors will be subjected to random inspections by state or federal officials of the state in which they are located. These random inspections will be done to ensure that conveyances, crates, and facilities are clean and sanitary and that records are being kept according to LBMSP requirements.

3.2.4.2. Distributors will be tested at least quarterly for LPAI virus. Testing may include facility environment, conveyances, crates, and birds, if present.

3.2.4.3. Specimens of choice and the types of tests to be run for each are covered in Part 3.1.4.2. of this document.

3.2.5.1. Premises that have positive results for avian influenza shall be managed under the direction of the State Veterinarian or USDA.

3.3.1.1. Production units must be registered and must obtain a premises identification number to be used for all business pertaining to the LBMs. Information required for the records include:

3.3.1.2. To participate in the LBMSP, production units shall allow LBMSP personnel to have access to all records and equipment for inspections when requested. Testing may be conducted as indicated by the LBMSP.

3.3.2.1. All production units must be NPIP certified flocks.

3.3.2.2. Birds loaded for transportation to a distributor shall be identified by premises of origin and shall contain an appropriate date or lot number that will distinguish this shipment from others. This information shall be recorded on NPIP 9-3 movement form that will be provided to the distributor or LBM. These records must be maintained for 12 months.

3.3.2.3. Birds from production units shall not be sold directly to LBMs unless the flock owner or manager is also registered as a distributor, with the necessary LBMSP approval for protocols and equipment to ensure effective C&D of conveyances and equipment.

3.3.3.1. Production unit facilities, conveyances, bird holding devices, and other equipment shall be clean and sanitary at all times.

3.3.3.2. Biosecurity protocols shall be developed by the producer and be in place in all production units on the premises.

3.3.3.3. Records of employee training shall be maintained in the company personnel files.

3.3.3.4. Producers shall have approved equipment available for C&D of premises, conveyances, and crates. They shall maintain records of C&D.

3.3.4.1. Premises may be subjected to random inspections by LBMSP personnel to ensure that premises, conveyances, and coops are clean and sanitary. Random samples may be collected for avian influenza surveillance from birds or environment at the time of inspection.

3.3.4.2. Records will be reviewed during site inspections.

3.3.5.1. Premises that have positive results for avian influenza shall be managed under the direction of the State Veterinarian or USDA.