Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 76 - WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES
Part V - Wild Quadrupeds and Wild Birds
Chapter 1 - Wild Quadrupeds
Section V-105 - Pen-Reared Bobwhite Health Certification Procedures
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (LVMDL) will perform health evaluations on the sample of live pen-reared bobwhites. A 5 percent sample, not to be less than five birds, must be delivered (shipped or otherwise) live with the completed Batch Case History Form to the LVMDL on Mondays by 9 a.m. at least five but not more than 10 working days prior to the field trial. Testing requires five working days.
B. Items tested for include but are not limited to:
C. Any positive tests (except nonpathenogenic ectoparasites) will result in the rejection of the use of that batch of birds. No trial utilizing pen-reared bobwhites can be conducted without health certification. Failure of samples to pass certification will result in the postponement (cancellation) of a trial.
D. The fee for the diagnostic test is $27 per five birds ($5.40 each) and is payable to the LVMDL in advance.
E. Mailing Address and Telephone. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, Box 16570-A, Baton Rouge, LA 70893, (225) 346-3193.
F. Location. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, LSU Campus, Baton Rouge, (Corner of South Stadium and River Road).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:141.
