Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 9 - ANIMAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Article 7 - MOVEMENT OF LIVESTOCK INTO OR THROUGH KANSAS
Section 9-7-17 - Camelidae

Universal Citation: KS Admin Regs 9-7-17

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024

(a) Each camelidae imported into the state of Kansas shall be identified by one of the methods stated in subsection (b) and shall be accompanied by an official health certificate or a certificate of veterinary inspection signed by a licensed veterinarian. The certificate shall be on a form approved by the livestock commissioner.

(b) For identification purposes, the following information shall be written on the health certificate or the certificate of veterinary inspection:

(1) A description of each camelidae, including the following characteristics:
(A) the age;

(B) the size;

(C) the color marking;

(D) the sex;

(E) the breed; and

(F) any information available regarding vaccinations and testing; and

(2) Any other significant identification for each camelidae, which may include these types of identification:
(A) An official microchip identification that includes the microchip number the microchip manufacturer's name, and the location of the microchip;

(B) an ear tag;

(C) a tattoo number and the location of the tattoo; or

(D) any other permanent identification approved by the livestock commissioner.

(c) Brucellosis. Each camelidae imported into the state of Kansas that is six months of age or older shall test negative for brucellosis, using an official test, within 30 days before entry.

(d) Tuberculosis. Each camelidae imported into the state of Kansas that is six months of age or older shall test negative for tuberculosis, using an official test, within 60 days before entry.

(e) For the purposes of this regulation, the term "camelidae" shall include the following:

(1) camels;

(2) llamas; and

(3) alpacas.

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