Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Chapter 195 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AVIAN INFLUENZA IN THE LIVE-BIRD MARKETING SYSTEM
Part II - Live-Bird Markets
Section 2VAC5-195-70 - LBM surveillance

Birds in the LBM may be tested for AI at any time, but they shall be tested at least quarterly. Appropriate samples will be collected for AI testing at an approved laboratory.

Specimens tested may include those collected from live birds; the environment within the LBM; swabs collected on arrival from birds, conveyances, and crates; and swabs or tissues from sick and dead birds detected in the LBM. The number and source of the specimens shall be determined by the State Veterinarian.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-6023 of the Code of Virginia.