Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 21 - Agriculture and Land Stewardship Department
Chapter 64 - Infectious and Contagious Diseases
Rule 21-64.114 - Recertification of Cwd Cervid Herds

A herd is certified for 12 months. Annual inventories conducted by the department, a state-authorized veterinarian, or authorized federal personnel are required every 9 to 15 months from the anniversary date. A complete physical herd inventory will be completed by the department, a state-authorized veterinarian, or authorized federal personnel every three years. For continuous certification, adherence to the provisions in these rules and all other state laws and rules pertaining to raising cervids is required. A herd's certification status is immediately terminated and a herd investigation shall be initiated if CWD affected or exposed animals are determined to originate from that herd.