Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of › Rule 02.04.20 - RULES GOVERNING BRUCELLOSIS › Section 02.04.20.010 - DEFINITIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
The following definitions apply in the interpretation and
				enforcement of this chapter. (3-31-22)
01.
Accredited Veterinarian
. A
			 veterinarian approved by the Administrator and USDA/APHIS/VS in accordance with
			 provisions of Title 9, Part 161, Code of Federal Regulations to perform
			 functions of State-Federal animal disease control programs. (3-31-22)
02.
Approved Brucella Vaccine
. A
			 vaccine product that is approved by and produced under license of the USDA for
			 administration to cattle, domestic bison, swine or domestic cervidae for the
			 purpose of enhancing the resistance to
brucellosis
.
			 (3-31-22)
03.
Approved
			 Feedlot
. A feedlot approved by the Administrator to feed female cattle
			 and domestic bison, which have not been officially vaccinated against
brucellosis
. (3-31-22)
04.
Brucellosis
. An
			 infectious disease of animals and humans caused by bacteria of the genus
			 Brucella. (3-31-22)
05.
Brucellosis
Emergency
. The declaration of an
			 animal health emergency by the director as the result of the diagnosis of
brucellosis
in cattle, domestic bison, swine or domestic
			 cervidae in the state of Idaho or in areas outside the state that could result
			 in transmission of
brucellosis
to Idaho cattle, domestic
			 bison, swine, or domestic cervidae. (3-31-22)
06.
Brucellosis
Herd
			 Management Plan
. A written document outlining management practices a
			 livestock producer will take to minimize the exposure of cattle or domestic
			 bison to brucellosis. The herd management plan shall be valid when signed by
			 the owner and the State Veterinarian or his designee. (3-31-22)
07.
Cattle
. All bovidae.
			 (3-31-22)
08.
Commuter
			 Herd
. A herd of cattle or domestic bison that moves from Idaho to
			 another state pursuant to the provisions of IDAPA 02.04.21, "Rules Governing
			 the Importation of Animals," Section
			 220. (3-31-22)
09.
Designated Surveillance
			 Area
. An area of Idaho, as ordered by the director or his designee,
			 where brucellosis positive wildlife are known or believed to exist and where
			 commingling of wildlife and livestock may lead to transmission of brucellosis
			 from wildlife to livestock. (3-31-22)
10.
Domestic Bison
. All animals
			 in the genus Bison that are owned by a person. (3-31-22)
11.
Domestic Cervidae
. Elk,
			 fallow deer and reindeer that are owned by a person. (3-31-22)
12.
Exposed
. Animals that have
			 had contact with other animals, herds, or materials that have been determined
			 to be infected with or affected by Brucella. (3-31-22)
13.
Federal Animal Health
			 Official
. An employee of USDA, APHIS, VS who is authorized to perform
			 animal health activities. (3-31-22)
14.
Infected Animals or Herds
.
			 Animals that are classified as reactors by the designated
brucellosis
epidemiologist or herds that contain one or more
			 reactor animals. (3-31-22)
15.
Negative
. Cattle, domestic bison, swine or domestic cervidae are
			 classified negative: (3-31-22)
a. When their
			 blood serum has been subjected to official serological tests and the test
			 results fail to disclose evidence of Brucella infection; and
			 (3-31-22)
b. If blood, milk or
			 tissues are subjected to bacteriological methods for cultivating field-strain
			 Brucella and none are recovered. An animal is classified as negative when all
			 tests that are performed fail to disclose evidence of
brucellosis
. (3-31-22)