Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 23 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY
Chapter 12 - LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET REGULATIONS
Section 23-12-012 - Swine Brucellosis

Universal Citation: 23 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 12 ยง 012

Current through September 17, 2024

012.01 Identification.

012.01A All slaughter sows and boars received at first point of sale by markets shall be uniformly identified by the farm of origin, sufficient to distinguish such swine from other swine. The identification shall be recorded on a waybill. Such swine shall then be identified, by the auction market, to the farm of origin by tattoo or other methods acceptable to the State Veterinarian. The identification by the market shall be specified on the account of sale.

012.01B Swine reacting to the brucellosis test shall be permanently identified by an official reactor eartag placed in the left ear within fifteen (15) days following the disclosure of infection.

012.02 Identification Reports.

All auction markets responsible for identifying swine in accordance with the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 54-1358 shall maintain adequate records of such identification, as prescribed in the recordkeeping provisions of these regulations.

012.03 Official Testing.

012.03A The official tests for swine brucellosis shall be as follows:
012.03A1 Card Test;

012.03A2 Rapid screening test;

012.03A3 Rivanol test; and

012.03A4 Any other testing procedure recognized for use in the diagnosis of swine brucellosis by USDA.

012.03B Testing shall be performed by the approved veterinarian, whenever required or authorized by the Nebraska Swine Brucellosis Act or the regulations adopted thereunder.

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