Agriculture and Food, Animal Industry

Rule R58-1

Admission and Inspection of Livestock, Poultry and Other Animals

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 34343
Filed: 01/04/2011 07:49:49 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

Changes to this rule are in response to requests by the public and to update our requirements to be consistent with those rules in surrounding states that govern the importation of animals.

Summary of the rule or change:

Several changes have been made to the existing rule to reflect input from the public that was perceived as rules that were overbearing and did not reflect the current disease situation in the United States. Other changes were made to bring the animal importation requirements of Utah in line with those of the surrounding states.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Title 4, Chapter 3
• Subsection 4-2-2(1)(j)
• Subsection 4-2-2(1)(c)(i)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There will be no costs or savings to the state because of the rule change because the state is not involved in the actual testing of the animal.

local governments:

Local government is not involved in the enforcement of this rule so there is no cost or savings to local government.

small businesses:

In most cases, the animal disease testing requirements have been changed that will lessen the cost to these businesses.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

In most cases, the animal disease testing requirements have been changed that will lessen the cost to these businesses.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Compliance costs to import an animal into Utah are based on the species and consist of charges by a private accredited veterinarian to provide a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection after examining the animal, herd, or flock. Costs are also incurred if the species requires certain testing for absence of a specific animal disease.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The compliance costs for most species will remain the same as before the rule change. The costs for importation of swine and exhibition animals will decrease. Changes in this rule will bring our state requirements more in line with requirement in surrounding states. It will result in less confusion with the public moving animals interstate.

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Agriculture and Food
Animal Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Kyle Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]
• Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]
• Terry Menlove at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7162, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

03/03/2011

This rule may become effective on:

03/10/2011

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

R58. Agriculture and Food, Animal Industry.

R58-1. Admission and Inspection of Livestock, Poultry, and Other Animals.

R58-1-1. Authority.

A. Promulgated under the authority of Title 4, Chapter 31 and Subsections 4-2-2(1)(c)(i), 4-2-2(1)(j).

B. [Intent:] It is the intent of these rules to eliminate or reduce the spread of diseases among animals[livestock] by providing standards to be met in the movement of animals[livestock] within the State of Utah[,] (INTRASTATE )[,] and the importation [Import movements, INTERSTATE,] of [livestock, poultry and other] animals into the state (INTERSTATE).

 

R58-1-2. Definitions.

A. "Accredited Veterinarian" - A veterinarian approved by the Deputy Administrator of Veterinary Services (VS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in accordance with the provisions of 9 CFR 161 to perform functions required by cooperative State-Federal disease control and eradication programs.

B. "Animals" - All vertebrates, except humans.

C[B]. "Approved Livestock Market" - A livestock market which meets the requirements as outlined in 9 CFR 78, which is incorporated by reference, Title 4, Chapter 30, Utah Code Unannotated:and R58-7, Utah Administrative Code.

D. "Approved Slaughter Establishment" - A State or Federally inspected slaughter establishment at which ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection is conducted by State or Federal inspectors.

E[C]. "Brand Inspection Certificate" - An official form, issued by a government agency or other agency responsible for animal identification in the state of origin, used to transfer title of livestock; listing the identification marks of the animals(s) as well as the consignor and consignee contact information.

F[D]. "Camelidae" - A term referring to members of the family of animals which for the purposes of these rules includes camels, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicunas.

G. "Captive Cervidae" - A term referring to members of the family of animals which for the purposes of these rules includes captive bred Caribou (Reindeer), captive bred Elk, and captive bred Fallow deer or any other captive bred cervidae allowed with permission from the state veterinarian and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

H. "Commuter cattle" - A herd of cattle located in two or more states that is documented as a valid ranching operation by those states in which the herd is located and which requires movement of cattle interstate from a farm of origin or returned interstate to a farm of origin in the course of normal ranching operations, without change of ownership, directly to or from another premise owned, leased, or rented by the same individual.

I. "Department" - Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.

J[E]. "Direct Movement" - Movement in which the animals are not unloaded enroute to their final destination and not commingled with another producer's animals.

K[F]. "Exposed Animal", "Reactor", "Suspect", as defined in the United States Department of Agriculture; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Veterinary Services Brucellosis Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, and 9 CFR 78.

L[G]. Farm of Origin - For the purposes of this rule, means the farm where the animal was born.

M[H]. "Livestock Market Veterinarian" - A Utah licensed and USDA accredited veterinarian appointed by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to work in livestock markets in livestock health and movement matters.

N[I]. "Official Calfhood Vaccinate" - Female bison or cattle [of a dairy breed or beef breed] vaccinated by a USDA Veterinary Services representative, State certified technician, or accredited Veterinarian with an approved dose of RB51 Vaccine or other USDA approved agent while from 4 to 12 months of age in accordance with its labeling. These cattle must be properly identified by official tattoos and ear tag or registration tattoo and be reported on an official vaccination certificate (VS Form 4-24) within 30 days to the State Veterinarian.

O. "Poultry" - The term shall mean chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, pigeons, pheasants, domestic fowl, waterfowl and gamebirds.

P[J]. "Qualified Feedlot" - A feedlot approved by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to handle heifers, cows or bulls which are either official calfhood vaccinated, or brucellosis unvaccinated animals confined to a drylot area which is used to upgrade or finish feeding animals going only to slaughter or another qualified feedlot. All such animals must be kept separate from other animals not destined for slaughter.[ No Grazing is allowed except, bulls and heifers which have been castrated or spayed upon arrival may be allowed to go for outside grazing prior to return for finish feeding and subsequent slaughter. Spayed heifers must be officially identified with a brand reserved by the state for such animals prior to leaving the feedlot for grazing.]

Q[K]. "Quarantine" - A verbal or written restriction of movement of animals into or out of an area or premise, issued by a representative of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food under authority of the Commissioner of Agriculture.

R[L]. "Reportable Disease List" - A list of diseases and conditions [developed by the state veterinarian] that may affect the health and welfare of the animal s or the public [industry of the state,]which are reportable to the state veterinarian.

S[M]. "Test Eligible Cattle and Bison" - All cattle or bison six months of age or older, except:

1. Steers, spayed heifers;

2. Official calfhood vaccinates of any[dairy] breed[s under 20 months of age and beef breeds] under 24 months of age which are not parturient, springers, or post parturient;

3. Official calfhood vaccinates, dairy or beef breeds of any age, which are Utah Native origin.

4. Utah Native Bulls from non-infected herds.

 

R58-1-3. Intrastate Cattle Movement - Rules - Brucellosis.

A. The State Veterinarian may require brucellosis testing of cattle, bison, and elk, moving intrastate as necessary to protect against potential disease threat or outbreak.

B. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Livestock Inspectors will help regulate Intrastate movement of cattle according to Brucellosis rules at the time of change of ownership inspection.

 

R58-1-4. Interstate Importation Standards.

A. No animal, poultry or bird of any species or other animal including wildlife, that is known to be affected with or has been exposed to a contagious, infectious or communicable disease, or that originates from a quarantined area, shall be shipped, transported or moved into the State of Utah until written permission for such entry is first obtained from the[Veterinary Services Division,] United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services Division, and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, State Veterinarian or Commissioner of Agriculture[ and Food].

B. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. An official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian is required for importation of all animals[ and poultry]. A copy of the certificate shall be immediately forwarded to the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food by the issuing veterinarian or the animal health[livestock sanitary] official of the state of origin.

C. Import Permits. Livestock, poultry and other animal import permits may be issued by telephone to the [consignor, a consignee or to an] accredited veterinarian responsible for issuing a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection[, and may be obtained from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, 350 North Redwood Road, PO Box 146500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6500, Phone (801)538-7164. Import permits may be obtained after hours and weekends by calling current telephone numbers listed online at http://ag.utah.gov/animind/ahealth.html, or at 1-800-545-USDA(8732)].

 

R58-1-5. Cattle and Bison.

A. [Import Permit and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. No cattle or bison may be imported into Utah without an import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture and Food.] A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and an import permit must accompany all cattle and bison imported into the state.

B. All cattle and bison[, except steers and spayed heifers,] must carry some form of individual identification, such as;

1 .[)] A[a] brand registered with an official brand agency, or

2 .[)] A[a]n [Electronic ID.] ear tag , or

3 .[)] A[a] registration tattoo.

4. Identification must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Official individual identification used for testing purposes must be shown on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

5. All cattle and bison imported into Utah from Canada, except those imported directly to slaughter, must be permanently branded with the letters CAN, not less than two (2) inches high nor more than three (3) inches high, placed high on the right hip.

C. The import permit number must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.[ This includes exhibition cattle. Commuter cattle are exempt as outlined in Subsection R58-1-5(B). Import permits may be obtained after hours and weekends by calling current telephone numbers listed online at: http://ag.utah.gov/animind/ahealth.html, or at 1-800-545-USDA(8732).]

D[2]. The following cattle are exempted from ( A[1]) above:

1[a]. Cattle consigned directly to slaughter at a n approved [state or federally inspected] slaughter establishment[house]; and

2[b]. Cattle consigned directly to a State or Federal approved Auction Market.

3[c]. Movements under Subsections R58-1-5( D[A])( 1[2])[(a)], and R58-1-5( D[A])(2)[(b)] must be in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and must be accompanied by a weighbill, brand certificate, or similar document showing some form of positive identification, signed by the owner or shipper stating the origin, destination, number and description of animals and purpose of movement.

4. Commuter cattle are exempt as outlined in Subsection R58-1-5(F).

E[3]. A brand inspection certificate or proof of ownership, which indicates the intended destination, is required for cattle entering the state [under these provisions].

F[B]. [Commuter Cattle.] Commuter[, temporary grazing,] cattle may enter Utah or return to Utah after grazing if the following conditions are met.

1. A[.] commuter permit approved by the import state and the State of Utah must be obtained prior to movement into Utah. This will allow movements for grazing for current season if the following conditions are met:

a. All cattle shall meet testing requirements as to State classification for interstate movements as outlined in 9 CFR 1-78, which is incorporated by reference; USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Brucellosis Eradication, Uniform Methods and Rules, October 1, 2003, and approved by cooperating States.

b. Commuter cattle shall not be mixed with quarantined, exposed, or suspect cattle nor change ownership during the grazing period.

c. All bulls used in the commuter herd must be tested annually for trichomoniasis as required by the state of Utah.

2. No quarantined, exposed or reactor cattle shall enter Utah.

G[C]. [Brucellosis.] Prior to importation of cattle or bison into Utah the following health restrictions must be met.

1. Bison and beef breed heifers of vaccination age between four and 12 months must be officially calfhood vaccinated for brucellosis prior to entering Utah. All female bison and beef breed cattle imported to Utah must have a legible brucellosis calfhood vaccination tattoo to be imported or sold into the State of Utah, unless going directly to slaughter, or qualified feedlot to be sold for slaughter, or to an approved livestock market to be sold for slaughter or for vaccination.

a. Bison and beef breed heifers of vaccination age may be vaccinated upon arrival by special permit from the state veterinarian.

2. Test eligible cattle imported from states designated as brucellosis free, that are acquired directly from the farm of origin and moving directly to the farm of destination are not required to be tested for brucellosis prior to movement.

3. Test eligible cattle imported from states designated as brucellosis free, that are acquired through "trading channels", or any "non-farm of origin source" must be tested negative for brucellosis within 30 days prior to entry.

4. All test eligible cattle imported from states that have not been designated as brucellosis free must test negative for brucellosis within 30 days before movement into Utah.

5. Exceptions to the above testing requirements include exhibition animals and Test Eligible Cattle imported to Utah and moving directly to:

a. an approved livestock market, or

b. to a "qualified feedlot", or

c. for immediate slaughter to a n approved slaughter[ing] establishment[ where federal or state inspection is maintained].

[A brand inspection certificate, or proof of ownership, which indicates the intended destination is required for cattle entering the state under these provisions.

]6. No reactor cattle, or cattle from herds under quarantine for brucellosis will be allowed to enter the state except when consigned to a n approved slaughter[ing] establishment[ where recognized state or federal meat inspection is maintained]. An import permit and a Veterinary Services Form 1-27 prior to shipment are also required.

7. Entry of cattle which have been retattooed is not permitted unless they are moved for immediate slaughter to a n approved slaughter[ing] establishment[ where state or federal inspection is maintained] or to not more than one state or federal approved market for sale to a qualified feedlot or slaughtering establishment.

8. Entry of cattle which have been adult vaccinated is not permitted unless they are for immediate slaughter to an approved slaughter establishment[where state or federal inspection is maintained].

[D. Tuberculosis.

] 9. A negative tuberculosis test is required within 60 days prior to shipment for all dairy cattle 2 months of age and older and bison 6 months of age and older .

10. [, b]Breeding cattle originating within a quarantined area or from reactor or exposed herds[. Exhibition cattle,] and all cattle from an area which is not classified as Tuberculosis Free according to 9 CFR,77 are required to be tested for tuberculosis within 60 days prior to entry to Utah.

11. Rodeo bulls and roping steers must be tested annually during the calendar year for tuberculosis prior to entry to Utah.

[E. Scabies.

] 12. No cattle affected with, or exposed to scabies shall be [trailed, driven, shipped or otherwise] moved into Utah. Cattle from a county where scabies have been diagnosed during the past 12 months must be officially treated within 10 days prior to shipment into Utah. The date of treating and products used must be shown on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection[; also the approved vat number and location, if used].

13[F]. [Splenic or Tick Fever.] No cattle infested with ticks that can transmit splenic or tick fever, or exposed to tick infestations shall be [shipped, trailed, or driven, or otherwise ]imported into the State of Utah for any purpose.

[G. Exhibitions, Fairs, and Shows.

1. Dairy cattle and cattle for breeding purposes imported for exhibition or show purposes only to be returned to state of origin may enter provided:

a. The cattle are accompanied by the proper Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and import permit.

b. The cattle must have negative tuberculosis T.B. test within 60 days prior to entry.

c. The cattle must have a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to entrance. Official Calfhood Vaccinates under test eligible age are acceptable.

H. Trichomoniasis.]

14. All bulls imported to Utah shall be in compliance with R58-21-3(A), which requires testing of all bulls over nine months of age for Trichomoniasis prior to entry, with some exceptions which are for slaughter, rodeo, exhibition, and dairy bulls kept in confinement.

 

R58-1-6. Horses, Mules, [and ]Asses, and Other Equidae.

A. Equidae[Horses, mules and asses] may be imported into the State of Utah when accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

B. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must show a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)(Coggins - AGID or ELISA)[coggins] test within one year previous to the time the certificate was issued.

1. Entry of equidae into Utah shall not be allowed until the EIA test has been completed and reported negative.

2. Equidae which test positive to the EIA test shall not be permitted entry into Utah, except by special written permission from the state veterinarian.

3. A nursing foal less than six (6) months of age accompanied by its EIA negative dam is exempt from the test requirements.

C. Utah horses returning to Utah as part of a commuter livestock shipment are exempted from the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection requirements; however, a valid Utah horse travel permit as outlined under Sections 4-24-22 or 4-24-23 and Section R58-9-4 is required for re-entering Utah.

D. All stallions used for breeding that enter Utah or stallions whose semen will be shipped to Utah shall be tested for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry.

1. Exceptions are stallions that have proof of negative EVA status prior to vaccination and proof of subsequent yearly vaccination.

2. The EVA test or vaccination status must be recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

3. Breeding stallions and semen infected with Equine Arteritis Virus must obtain a prior import permit and be handled only on an Approved Facility as required by R58-23.[ Import permits may be obtained after hours and weekends by calling current telephone numbers listed online at: http://ag.utah.gov/animind/ahealth.html, or at 1-800-545-USDA (8732).]

 

R58-1-7. Swine.

A. [Stocking, Feeding, and Breeding swine.] Swine for stocking, breeding, feeding or exhibition may be shipped into the state if the following requirements are met:

[1. Import Permit and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection -

] 1. All swine must be accompanied by an approved Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating they have not been fed raw garbage.

a. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must show individual identification, ear tags, tattoos, registration numbers, micro chips or other permanent means.

2. An import permit issued by the Department [of Agriculture and Food] must accompany all swine[hogs, including feeder hogs] imported into the state.[ Import permits may be obtained after hours and weekends by calling current telephone numbers listed online at: http://ag.utah.gov/animind/ahealth.html, or at 1-800-545-USDA(8743).

2. Test Status. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must list the brucellosis, and pseudorabies test status of the animals.

3. Quarantine - All swine shipped into the state for feeding or breeding purposes are subject to an 18 day quarantine beginning with the date of arrival at destination. The department shall be notified by the owner of date of arrival. Release from quarantine shall be given by the department only when satisfied that health conditions are satisfactory.

4. Brucellosis -]

3. All breeding and exhibition swine over the age of three months shipped into Utah shall be tested[must pass a] negative [test] for brucellosis within 30 days prior to movement into the state or originate from a validated brucellosis free herd or brucellosis free state.

a. A validated brucellosis free herd number and date of last test is required to be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

b. Swine from states with serious disease occurrences or known populations of feral or wild hogs maybe required to be tested for Brucellosis prior to entry to Utah.

[5. Pseudorabies -

] 4. All breeding, feeding and exhibition swine shall be tested[must pass a] negative for pseudorabies [test] within thirty days unless they originate from a recognized qualified pseudorabies free herd or pseudorabies Stage V state.

a. Swine that have been vaccinated with any pseudorabies vaccine shall not enter the state.

b. Swine which are infected or exposed to pseudorabies may not enter the state, except swine consigned to a slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter and must be moved in compliance with 9 CFR [1-]71, which is incorporated by reference.

c. Swine from states with known populations of feral or wild hogs maybe required to be tested for Pseudorabies prior to entry to Utah.

[6. Erysipelas - Breeding and exhibition swine shall be immunized with erysipelas bacterin prior to importation.

7. Leptospirosis - All breeding and exhibition swine over four months of age shall be vaccinated for leptospirosis prior to entry. Herd and vaccination status must be stated on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

8. PRRS -- All breeding and exhibition swine 2 months of age and over must be tested negative for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus within 30 days prior to entry to Utah or come from a PRRS monitored herd.

]B. Immediate Slaughter

1. Swine shipped into Utah for immediate slaughter must not have been fed raw garbage, must be shipped in for immediate slaughter with no diversions, and must be free from any infectious or contagious disease in compliance with 9 CFR 71, which is incorporated by reference.

[2. Exhibition swine that have attended livestock shows in Utah shall not be returned to Utah farms but shall go directly to slaughter.

]C. Prohibition of Non-domestic and Non-native Suidae and Tayassuidae[.]

1. Javelina or Peccary, and feral or wild hogs such as Eurasian or Russian wild hogs (Sus scrofa) are considered invasive species in Utah, capable of establishing wild reservoirs of disease such as brucellosis and pseudorabies.

2. The se[y] animals are prohibited from entry to Utah except when approved by special application only for purposes of exhibition and after meeting the above [vaccination and] testing requirements.[ Swine from states with known populations of feral or wild hogs maybe required to be tested for Brucellosis, Pseudorabies, and PRRS prior to entry to Utah.]

3. Any person who imports Javelina, Peccary or feral or wild hogs such as Eurasian or Russian wild hogs (Sus scrofa) into Utah without prior approval by the Department shall be subject to citation and fines as prescribed by the department or may be called to appear before an administrative proceeding by the department.

 

R58-1-8. Sheep.

A. All sheep imported must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and a n [prior] import permit.

1. [Blue Tongue.] No sheep exhibiting clinical signs of blue tongue may enter Utah.

2. [Foot Rot.] Sheep must be thoroughly examined for evidence of foot rot and verified that they are free from foot rot.

3. [A prior entry permit must be obtained by calling the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, (801)538-7164. Import permits may be obtained after hours and weekends by calling current telephone numbers listed online at: http://ag.utah.gov/animind/ahealth.html, or at 1-800-545-USDA (8732).

4. Scrapie.] Sheep entering Utah must comply with federal Scrapie identification requirements as listed in 9 CFR 79, which is incorporated by reference.

4. Sheep from [S]scrapie infected, exposed, quarantined or source flocks may not be permitted to enter the state unless a n official post-exposure flock eradication and control plan[, approved by the State Veterinarian in Utah,] has been implemented.

5. Breeding rams six months of age or older shall test negative for Brucella ovis within 30 days of entry or originate from a certified brucellosis free flock.

a. Rams entering Utah for exhibition purposes only and returning immediately to their home state are exempt from the testing requirement.

 

R58-1-9. Poultry.

All poultry imported into the state shall comply with Title 4, Chapter 29 and R58-6 governing poultry which requires a n import [prior] permit from the Department[ of Agriculture and Food].[ This number can be called for information concerning permits: (801)538-7164. Import permits may be obtained after hours and weekends by calling current telephone numbers listed online at: http:ag.utah.gov/animind/ahealth.html, or at 1-800-545-USDA (8732).]

 

R58-1-10. Goats and Camelids.

A. Goats being imported into Utah must meet the following requirements:

1. Dairy goats must have a n import permit from the Department [of Agriculture and Food (phone 801-538-7164)] and[,] an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing a negative tuberculosis test within 60 days, and a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to entry or be from a certified brucellosis free herd and accredited tuberculosis free herd. Thereto; there must be no evidence of [C]caseous [L]lymphadenitis (abscesses).[ Import permits may be obtained after hours and weekends by calling current telephone numbers listed online at: http://ag.utah.gov/animind/ahealth.html, or at 1-800-545-USDA(8732).]

2. Meat type goats must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection indicating they are free from any communicable diseases or exposure and that there is no evidence of caseous lymphadenitis (abscesses).

3. Goats entering Utah must comply with federal Scrapie identification requirements as listed in 9 CFR 79, which is incorporated by reference.

4. Exemption - Goats for slaughter may be shipped into Utah directly to a n approved[state or federally inspected] slaughter[ing] establishment or to a n [state and federally] approved auction market[ for sale to such slaughtering establishment].

B. Camelids being imported into Utah must [meet the following requirements:

1. A] have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection[;]showing a negative tuberculosis test within 60 days, and a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to entry or be from a certified brucellosis free herd and accredited tuberculosis free herd.

[2. Negative tuberculosis test within 60 days;

3. Negative brucellosis within 30 days.]

[4]C. Test eligible age for both brucellosis and tuberculosis shall be 6 months of age or older for both goats and camelids.

D. Dairy goats and camelids entering Utah for exhibition purposes only and returning immediately to their home state are exempt from the testing requirement.

 

R58-1-11. Psittacine and Passerine Birds and Raptors.

A. No psittacine or passerine birds or raptors offered for sale shall be shipped into the State of Utah unless an import permit is obtained from the Department prior to importation and an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection accompanies the birds.

1. Request for a n import permit must be made by an accredited veterinarian certifying that the birds are free from any signs[symptoms] of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease.

2. The request must [also] state the number and kinds of birds to be shipped into Utah, their origin, date to be shipped and destination, all listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.[ Import permits may be obtained after hours and weekends by calling current telephone numbers listed online at: http://ag.utah.gov/animind/ahealth.html, or at 1-800-545-USDA(8732).]

 

R58-1-12. Dogs and Cats.

All dogs, cats and ferrets over three months of age shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing vaccination against rabies. The date of vaccination, name of product used, and expiration date must be given.

 

R58-1-13. Game and Fur-Bearing Animals.

A. No game or fur bearing animals will be imported into Utah without a n [prior] import permit being obtained from the Department.

B. Each shipment shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.[ Import permits may be obtained after hours and weekends by calling current telephone numbers listed online at: http://ag.utah.gov/animind/ahealth.html, or at 1-800-545-USDA(8732).]

C[B]. All mink entering Utah shall have originated on ranches [or herds] where virus enteritis has not been diagnosed or exposed to within the past three years.[

C. Elk brought into the state under regulations governing elk farming and hunting shall meet the importation requirements of R58-18-11 and 12.]

 

R58-1-13a. Captive Cervidae.

A. All captive cervidae entering Utah must meet the following requirements:

1. No captive elk will be imported into Utah unless the destination premises is licensed with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.

2. No captive caribou or fallow deer will be imported into Utah unless a Certificate of Registration (COR) has been obtained from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

3. No captive cervidae will be allowed to be imported into Utah that have originated from or have ever been east of the 100 degree meridian.

4. All captive elk imported into Utah must meet the genetic purity requirement as referenced in Title 4, Chapter 39, Section 301, Utah Code Unannotated.

5. All captive elk must meet the following Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) requirements:

a. Elk must come from a CWD free area.

b. Elk must originate from a herd that is not affected with or is a trace back or forward herd for CWD.

c. Elk must originate from a herd that has had CWD herd surveillance program for 5 years prior to movement.

6. All captive cervidae must be permanently identified using either a microchip or tattoo.

7. All captive cervidae must have an import permit from the Department.

8. All captive cervidae must have an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing the following:

a. A negative single cervical tuberculin test within 60 days of import.

b. Negative Brucella abortus test results from a s ingle sample that has been tested by two USDA approved tests.

c. All animal identification.

d. A statement the that animals listed on the certificate are not known to be infected with Johne's Disease (Paratuberculosis)or Malignant Catarrhal Fever and have never been east of the 100 degree meridian.

 

R58-1-14. Zoo Animals.

A. The entry of common zoo animals, such as monkeys, apes, baboons, rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras, elephants, to be kept in zoos, or shown at exhibitions is authorized when a import permit, subject to requirements established by the state veterinarian, has been obtained from the Department. Movement of these animals must also be in compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act, 7 USC 2131-215 9[6].[ Import permits may be obtained after hours and weekends by calling current telephone numbers listed online at: http://ag.utah.gov/animind/ahealth.html, or 1-800-545-USDA(8732).]

 

R58-1-15. Wildlife.

A. It is unlawful for any person to import into the State of Utah any species of live native or exotic wildlife except as provided in Title 23, Chapter 13.

B. All wildlife imports shall meet the same Department requirements as required for the importation of domestic animals.

 

R58-1-16. Duties of Carriers.

Owners and operators of railroads, trucks, airplanes, and other conveyances are forbidden to move any livestock, poultry, or other animals into or within the State of Utah or through the State except in compliance with the provisions set forth in these rules.

A. Sanitation. All railway cars, trucks, airplanes, and other conveyances used in the transportation of livestock, poultry or other animals shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition.

B. Movement of Infected Animals. Owners and operators of railway cars, trucks, airplanes, and other conveyances that have been used for movement of any livestock, poultry, or other animals infected with or exposed to any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease as determined by the Department, shall be required to have cars, trucks, airplanes, and other conveyances thoroughly cleaned and disinfected under official supervision before further use is permissible for the transportation of livestock, poultry or other animals.

C. Compliance with Laws and Rules. Owners and operators of railroad, trucks, airplanes, or other conveyances used for the transportation of livestock, poultry, or other animals are responsible to see that each consignment is prepared for shipment in keeping with the State and Federal laws and regulations. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, brand certificates, and permits should be attached to the waybill accompanying attendant in charge of the animals.

 

KEY: disease control, import requirements

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [August 7, 2007]2011

Notice of Continuation: February 8, 2007

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-31; 4-2-2(1)(j)