Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of
Rule 02.04.21 - RULES GOVERNING THE IMPORTATION OF ANIMALS
Section 02.04.21.010 - DEFINITIONS
Current through August 31, 2023
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. (3-31-22)
02. Animals. All vertebrates, except humans. (3-31-22)
03. Approved Brucella Vaccine. A vaccine product that is approved by and produced under license of the United States Department of Agriculture for administration to cattle, domestic bison, swine or domestic cervidae for the purpose of enhancing the resistance to brucellosis. (3-31-22)
04. Approved Equine Feedlot. A feedlot approved by the Administrator to feed equids intended to be shipped directly to slaughter within sixty (60) days of arrival to the feedlot and have not been officially tested for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) prior to importation into Idaho. (3-31-22)
05. Approved Feedlot. A feedlot approved by the Administrator to feed female cattle and domestic bison which have not been officially vaccinated against brucellosis, tested for Tuberculosis, tested for Trichomoniasis, or other bovidae not in compliance with Idaho's rules. (3-31-22)
06. Approved Slaughter Establishment. A USDA inspected slaughter establishment at which antemortem and post-mortem inspection is conducted by USDA inspectors. (3-31-22)
07. Brucellosis. An infectious disease of animals and humans caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. (3-31-22)
08. Brucellosis Surveillance Area or High Risk Areas. Any area of a state that has been identified by USDA/APHIS/VS or state animal health officials as an area that poses a greater risk for transmission of brucellosis than would be expected based upon the official classification of the state. (3-31-22)
09. Camelids. Llamas, alpacas, vicunas, camels. (3-31-22)
10. Cattle. All bovidae including domestic bison. (3-31-22)
11. Certificate. An official certificate of veterinary inspection or other approved certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian, state or federal animal health official or other approved official at the point of origin of the shipment of animal(s) being imported. (3-31-22)
12. Domesticated. Propagated and maintained under the control of a person. (3-31-22)
13. Domestic Bison. All animals in the family Bison that are owned by a person. (3-31-22)
14. Domestic Cervidae. Elk, fallow deer, and reindeer that are owned by a person. (3-31-22)
15. Equidae. Horses, ponies, asses, mules, zebras. (3-31-22)
16. Exposed. Animals that have had direct contact with other animals, herds, or materials that have been determined to be infected with or affected by any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease. (3-31-22)
17. Federal Animal Health Official. An employee of USDA/APHIS/VS who has been authorized to perform animal health activities. (3-31-22)
18. Feeder Animals. Animals to be fed for slaughter only. (3-31-22)
19. Fur Bearing Animals. Fox, skunk, raccoons, mink, chinchilla, marten, fisher, muskrat, beaver, and bobcat that are raised for use in the fur industry. (3-31-22)
20. Game Birds. Domesticated gallinaceous fowl such as pheasants, partridge, quail, grouse and guineas. (3-31-22)
21. Hatching Eggs. Fertilized eggs. (3-31-22)
22. Livestock. Means cattle, swine, horses, mules, asses, domestic cervidae, sheep, goats, camelids, and ratites. (3-31-22)
23. National CWD Herd Certification Program. A federal-state-industry cooperative program, as provided for in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, Part 55, January 1, 2013. The program, administered by APHIS and implemented by participating states, establishes CWD surveillance and testing standards cervidae owners must achieve before interstate transport will be permitted. (3-31-22)
24. Negative. Animals are classified as negative when they have been subjected to official tests for a disease, and the tests performed have failed to disclose evidence of the disease. (3-31-22)
25. Official Identification. The unique individual identification of cattle, domestic bison, swine, or domestic cervidae in accordance with the rules governing each species. (3-31-22)
26. Official Vaccinate. Cattle or domestic bison female that was inoculated, in accordance with IDAPA 02.04.20 "Rules Governing Brucellosis" or the Brucellosis Eradication UM&R, with an approved Brucella vaccine. (3-31-22)
27. Poultry. The term means chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, pigeons, pheasants, domestic fowl, waterfowl and gamebirds. (3-31-22)
28. Quarantine. A written order executed by the Administrator to confine or hold animals on a premise, or any other location where found, and prevent movement of animals from a premise or any other location when the administrator has determined that the animals are infected with or exposed to a disease, or are not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (3-31-22)
29. Ratites. Ostrich, emu, rhea and cassowaries. (3-31-22)
30. Slaughter Animals. Animals of any kind for immediate slaughter, or those consigned for slaughter within seventy-two (72) hours of arrival at an approved slaughter facility or within seven (7) days of arrival at an approved buying station. (3-31-22)
31. State Animal Health Official. The Administrator or his designee responsible for disease control and eradication programs. (3-31-22)
32. VHSV Positive Area. Any area or region that has been identified by USDA as affected by VHSV (3-31-22)
33. Wildlife. Any animal generally living in a state of nature except, domestic bison, domestic cervidae, domestic fur bearing animals, and fish. (3-31-22)
