Florida Administrative Code › 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › 5C - Division of Animal Industry › Chapter 5C-26 - CERVIDAE MOVEMENT › Section 5C-26.001 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall
				  have the meaning indicated:
(1)
				Authorized Representative. A veterinarian, licensed and accredited by the
				authorities of the state of origin, or a regulatory veterinarian employed by
				the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or by the state of
				origin.
(2) Brucellosis. An
				infectious disease of animals and humans caused by bacteria of the genus
Brucella.
The disease is characterized by abortion and
				impaired fertility in its principal animal hosts.
(3) Cervid(ae). Any member of the cervidae
				family which includes deer, elk, moose, or their hybrids or related species.
				Cervidae mentioned in this rule are privately or publicly maintained or held
				for economic or other purposes within a perimeter fence or confined
				space.
(4) Cervidae Herd Health
				Plan. The Cervidae Herd Health Plan is a written herd management agreement
				between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and
				the herd owner.
(5) Cervidae Herd
				CWD Management Plan. The Cervidae Herd CWD Management Plan is a written herd
				management agreement between FDACS and the herd owner used when positive,
				exposed or suspected animals have been found or traced into a Cervidae herd.
				This will supersede all relevant parts of the Cervidae Herd Health Plan until
				the herd is found negative or certified free of CWD.
(6) Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a
				progressive neurological, debilitating disease affecting cervidae. CWD belongs
				to a family of diseases known as Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
				(TSEs) or prion diseases.
(7)
				FDACS. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
(8) FWC. Florida Fish and Wildlife
				Conservation Commission.
(9)
				Import, Imported, Importation. The movement of animals into the State of
				Florida, from another state, United States territories or possessions or a
				foreign country.
(10) Intrastate
				Movements. Cervidae movement within the State of Florida from one county to
				another or within the same county.
(11) Movement Risk Assessment. Cervids are
				classified for movement as follows: High Risk cervids are from herds where CWD
				has been diagnosed or from herds that have been exposed to CWD. Medium Risk
				cervids are from herds without known exposure in states where CWD has been
				diagnosed in captive or free-ranging cervids but do not originate in a
				prescribed physical proximity where CWD has been diagnosed. Low risk cervids
				are from CWD monitored herds in states or prescribed physical areas where CWD
				has not been diagnosed but which have a surveillance/prevention
				program(s).
(12) Official
				Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI). A legible certificate made on an
				official form from the state of origin or from the United States Department of
				Agriculture (USDA), issued by an authorized representative, and approved by the
				chief animal health official of the state of origin.
(13) Trace-forward herd. A herd that has
				received an animal from a CWD positive herd within sixty (60) months prior to
				the diagnosis of CWD in the positive herd.
(14) Trace-back herd. A herd in which a CWD
				positive animal resided in any of the sixty (60) months prior to diagnosis of
				CWD in the positive herd.
(15)
				Tuberculosis. The contagious, infectious and communicable disease caused by the
				bacteria
Mycobacterium bovis.
(Also referred to as bovine
				tuberculosis).
(16) USDA. United
				States Department of Agriculture.
Specific Authority 585.002, 585.08, 585.145 FS. Law
					 Implemented 585.004, 585.08, 585.145
					 FS.
New 11-27-02.