New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 2 - DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM
Subchapter 2 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION
Section 2:2-2.14 - Brucellosis reactor eligible for indemnification

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 2:2-2.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) To be eligible for indemnity, a brucellosis reactor must meet all the requirements of this subchapter, including the following conditions:

1. Have previously been tested in New Jersey without positive reaction; have been born in New Jersey and was not previously old enough to be subjected to a brucellosis test; or have been officially calfhood brucella vaccinated and was not previously old enough to be subjected to a brucellosis test.

2. If moved into New Jersey from another state or country, have been moved in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and have passed an official test in New Jersey.

3. Never was brucella vaccinated at 12 months of age or older.

4. Have been slaughtered within 15 days of appraisal. Under unusual circumstances, this period may be extended to 30 days.

5. The barn or barns and stable area have been properly cleaned and disinfected within 15 days from the time the reactors were removed. Under unusual circumstances, this period may be extended to 30 days.

6. Have on file with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture an acceptable official report concerning salvage and post-mortem inspection of the animal, and cleaning and disinfection of the premises.

7. If reactors are eligible for indemnity, they shall be moved to an auction market for sale, or three bids in writing must be obtained, and the animals must be sold to the highest bidder.

8. All female cattle are to have been officially calfhood brucella vaccinated and bear proof of such vaccination. The following items shall constitute proof of vaccination.
i. An official vaccination tattoo;

ii. An official ear tag;

iii. An official vaccination certificate; or

iv. An official interstate health certificate.

(b) For each bovine animal slaughtered to prevent the spread of brucellosis, the owner shall receive the net proceeds, if any, of the sale of the animal and in addition thereto, shall, subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:5-93.3 2, be paid an indemnity not to exceed $ 1,000 for a purebred animal and $ 750.00 for a grade animal. Nonregistered or grade bulls or animals considered by the Department to be of no breeding value shall be appraised at slaughter prices. In the case of registered animals, the owner shall furnish the certificate of registration to the Department. The indemnity paid by the Federal government plus the indemnity of the State plus the salvage, if any, shall not exceed the appraised value of the animal. The cost of disposal of animals destroyed because of brucellosis shall be borne by the owner.

(c) For each porcine animal slaughtered to prevent the spread of brucellosis, the owner shall receive the net proceeds, if any, of the sale of the animal and in addition thereto shall be paid an indemnity not to exceed 100 percent of the appraised value of the animal. The maximum indemnity shall be $ 50.00 for registered, inbred, or hybrid breeding swine and $ 25.00 for all other breeding swine. Registration papers must be presented on all claims for registered swine.

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