Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of
Rule 02.04.20 - RULES GOVERNING BRUCELLOSIS
Section 02.04.20.010 - DEFINITIONS

01. Accredited Veterinarian. A veterinarian approved by the Administrator and USDA/APHIS/VS in accordance with provisions of Title 9, Part 161, Code of Federal Regulations to perform functions of State-Federal animal disease control programs.

02. Approved Brucella Vaccine. A vaccine product that is approved by and produced under license of the USDA for administration to cattle, domestic bison, swine or domestic cervidae for the purpose of enhancing the resistance to brucellosis.

03. Approved Feedlot. A feedlot approved by the Administrator to feed female cattle and domestic bison, which have not been officially vaccinated against brucellosis.

04. Brucellosis. An infectious disease of animals and humans caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella.

05. Brucellosis Emergency. The declaration of an animal health emergency by the director as the result of the diagnosis of brucellosis in cattle, domestic bison, swine or domestic cervidae in the state of Idaho or in areas outside the state that could result in transmission of brucellosis to Idaho cattle, domestic bison, swine, or domestic cervidae.

06. Brucellosis Herd Management Plan. A written document outlining management practices a livestock producer will take to minimize the exposure of cattle or domestic bison to brucellosis. The herd management plan shall be valid when signed by the owner and the State Veterinarian or his designee.

07. Cattle. All bovidae.

08. Commuter Herd. A herd of cattle or domestic bison that moves from Idaho to another state pursuant to the provisions of IDAPA 02.04.21, "Rules Governing the Importation of Animals," Section 220.

09. Designated Surveillance Area. An area of Idaho, as ordered by the director or his designee, where brucellosis positive wildlife are known or believed to exist and where commingling of wildlife and livestock may lead to transmission of brucellosis from wildlife to livestock.

10. Domestic Bison. All animals in the genus Bison that are owned by a person.

11. Domestic Cervidae. Elk, fallow deer and reindeer that are owned by a person.

12. Exposed. Animals that have had contact with other animals, herds, or materials that have been determined to be infected with or affected by Brucella.

13. Federal Animal Health Official. An employee of USDA, APHIS, VS who is authorized to perform animal health activities.

14. Infected Animals or Herds. Animals that are classified as reactors by the designated brucellosis epidemiologist or herds that contain one or more reactor animals.

15. Negative. Cattle, domestic bison, swine or domestic cervidae are classified negative:

16. Official Identification. The unique individual identification of cattle, domestic bison, swine, or domestic cervidae in accordance with these rules.

17. Official Vaccinate. A bovine or domestic bison female that was inoculated, in accordance with these rules and the brucellosis Eradication UM&R, with an approved Brucella vaccine.

18. Operator. The person who has authority to manage or direct a cattle, domestic bison, swine, or domestic cervidae premises, or conveyance and the animals thereon.

19. Parturient. Visibly prepared to give birth or within two (2) weeks before giving birth.

20. Postparturient. Having already given birth.

21. Premises. The ground, area, buildings, corrals, and equipment utilized to keep, hold, or maintain animals.

22. Quarantine. A written order, executed by the Administrator, to confine or hold animals on a premise or any other location, and to prevent movement of animals from a premise or any other location when the administrator has determined that the animals have been found to be or are suspected to be exposed to or infected with Brucella, or the animals are not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

23. Reactor. Cattle, domestic bison, swine or domestic cervidae are classified as reactors when their blood serum has been subjected to official serological tests and the test results indicate that the animal has been exposed to and infected with Brucella. Cattle, domestic bison, swine or domestic cervidae are also classified as reactors in the absence of significant serologic test results when other diagnostic methods, such as bacteriologic methods, result in the recovery of field-strain Brucella organisms, or a significant rise in the serologic titer occurs, or when other epidemiologic evidence of Brucella infection is demonstrated.

24. Re-Identification of Official Vaccinates. The identification of female cattle or other animals which have been officially vaccinated and identified, as provided in this chapter, and which have lost the official identification device or the tattoo has faded to the extent that it cannot be discerned.

25. Restrain. The confinement of cattle, domestic bison, swine, or domestic cervidae in a chute, or other device, for the purpose of efficiently, effectively, and safely inspecting, treating, vaccinating, or testing.

26. Restricted Movement Permit. A VS Form 1-27, or other document approved by the Administrator for movement of reactor or exposed animals in commerce.

27. State Animal Health Official. The Administrator, or his designee, responsible for disease control and eradication programs.

28. State/Federal Animal Health Laboratory. The official laboratory in Idaho that is approved by the Administrator and USDA/APHIS/VS, to conduct serologic and bacteriologic tests to detect Brucella.

29. Suspect. Cattle, domestic bison, swine, or domestic cervidae are classified as suspects when their blood serum has been subjected to official serologic tests and the results suggest infection but are inconclusive. If bacteriologic methods to culture Brucella from blood, milk or tissues were used, they did not yield field-strain Brucella.

30. Swine. All animals in the family suidae.

31. Test Eligible. Unless otherwise specifically provided in these rules, all sexually intact cattle and domestic bison twelve (12) months of age and over, and all parturient, and postparturient cattle and domestic bison regardless of age.

32. Wild Bison. All animals in the genus Bison that are not owned by a person.

33. Wild Elk. All elk that are not owned by a person.