Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 110 - Animal Health Board
Chapter 1721 - ANIMAL HEALTH
ANTHRAX
Part 1721.0530 - ANTHRAX QUARANTINE, PRECAUTIONS AND DISPOSAL

Universal Citation: MN Rules 1721.0530

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Subpart 1. Quarantine.

A herd with an animal that died of anthrax must be quarantined. The quarantine must not be released until at least 30 days after the last death due to anthrax.

Subp. 2. Precautions to be observed.

The board shall maintain recommended standard operating procedures for managing anthrax in domestic animals.

Subp. 3. Necropsy.

No one may necropsy the carcass of any animal dying of anthrax or suspected to have died of anthrax unless authorized by the board.

Subp. 4. Treatment of carcasses.

The carcass of a domestic animal that died of anthrax must be cremated or disposed of in a manner approved by the board.

Subp. 5. Treatment of buildings.

If an animal dies of anthrax in a building, the building must be cleaned and disinfected in a manner approved by the board.

Statutory Authority: MS s 35.03

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