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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.012 - "Livestock" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Livestock" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 571.022.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.135, 571.170, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.0124 - "Low-risk commercial flock" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Low-risk commercial flock" has the meaning ascribed to it in Part I of the
Uniform Methods and Rules
.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.0126 - "Low-risk commercial goat" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Low-risk commercial goat" has the meaning ascribed to it in Part I of the
Uniform Methods and Rules
.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.0128 - "Low-risk commercial sheep" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Low-risk commercial sheep" has the meaning ascribed to it in 9 C.F.R. §
									79.1.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.013 - "Low-risk exposed animal" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Low-risk exposed animal" has the meaning ascribed to it in Part I of the
Uniform Methods and Rules
.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.0135 - "Noncompliant flock" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Noncompliant flock" has the meaning ascribed to it in 9 C.F.R. §
									79.1.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.0145 - "Official scrapie identification" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Official scrapie identification" means a method of identification approved by the United States Department of Agriculture as set forth in 9 C.F.R. §
									79.2.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.016 - "Registered" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Registered" means a mark or number that identifies an animal which is recorded by an association of breeders of that animal.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.0164 - "Scrapie" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Scrapie" means a nonfebrile, transmissible, insidious degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system of goats and sheep.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.0166 - "Scrapie-positive animal" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Scrapie-positive animal" has the meaning ascribed to it in 9 C.F.R. §
									79.1.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.017 - "Slaughter channels" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Slaughter channels" has the meaning ascribed to it in 9 C.F.R. §
									79.1.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.0174 - "Source flock" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Source flock" has the meaning ascribed to it in 9 C.F.R. §
									79.1.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.0178 - "Suspect animal" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Suspect animal" has the meaning ascribed to it in 9 C.F.R. §
									79.1.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.018 - "Swine" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Swine" means a pig or hog of any age, breed or sex.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.135, 571.170, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.0185 - "Test-positive animal" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Test-positive animal" means a goat or sheep that tests positive to an official test for scrapie.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 571.019 - " Uniform Methods and Rules " defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"
Uniform Methods and Rules
" means the
Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules
, published by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture on June 1, 2005, which is hereby adopted by reference. A copy of this publication may be obtained free of charge at the Internet address
http://aphisweb.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahps/scrapie/umr.pdf
.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R060-06, eff. 6-28-2006
NRS 562.250, 571.120, 571.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.020 - Address for mailing copies of documents

Current through June 11, 2024
All copies of health certificates, applications for permits and requests for additional information relative to the provisions for entry of foreign livestock should be addressed to the Administrator of the Division of Animal Industry, State Department of Agriculture, 350 Capitol Hill Avenue, Reno, Nevada 89502, telephone number (775) 688-1180.
Dep't of Agriculture Reg., 55, eff. 9-1-64; A 7-15-71; 10-1-71; 4-1-77-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.025 - Performance or confirmation of required tests by official laboratory

Current through June 11, 2024
All tests required for entry of an animal into Nevada must be performed or confirmed at an official laboratory before a health certificate or an entry permit is issued.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.030 - Horses, mules and asses

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move a horse, mule or ass into this State unless the horse, mule or ass:
(a) Is accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection; and
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, reacts negatively to a test for equine infectious anemia that was conducted within 1 year before the date of entry into this State.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.035 - Sheep

Current through June 11, 2024
A person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move sheep into Nevada unless:
1. Each sheep is:
(a) Accompanied by an entry permit;
(b) Individually identified using official scrapie identification; and
(c) Specified on a health certificate that includes:
(1) A statement by the issuing veterinarian that the sheep is not exhibiting clinical signs associated with scrapie at the time of examination;
(2) A statement by the owner verifying that the sheep is not a scrapie-positive animal, suspect animal, high-risk animal or exposed animal and that the sheep did not originate from an infected flock, source flock, exposed flock or noncompliant flock;
(3) For a breeding animal, the flock of birth of the sheep; and
(4) A unique identifying number for the sheep that is consistent with official scrapie identification.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.040 - Cattle and bison

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move into Nevada any cattle or bison that do not react negatively to a test for brucellosis.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move cattle or bison into Nevada unless:
(a) Each animal is accompanied by a health certificate and an entry permit.
(b) All female cattle and bison that are 12 months of age or older bear a legible official tattoo as evidence of calfhood vaccination against brucellosis.
(c) The following cattle and bison react negatively to a test for brucellosis within the 30 days before entry into Nevada:
(1) All bulls that are 18 months of age or older;
(2) Vaccinated female bison that are 24 months of age or older;
(3) Vaccinated female dairy cattle that are 20 months of age or older; and
(4) Other vaccinated female cattle that are 24 months of age or older.
(d) All cattle and bison that are 12 months of age or older react negatively to a test for tuberculosis:
(1) Within the 30 days before entry into Nevada;
(2) Not earlier than 90 days after such entry but not later than 120 days after such entry; and
(3) Not earlier than 180 days after such entry but not later than 210 days after such entry.
(e) All steers originating from Mexico:
(1) Are branded with the letter "M" on the right jaw; and
(2) Have reacted negatively to a test for tuberculosis within the 12 months before entry into Nevada.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.045 - Permit to move cattle or bison

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An owner of native cattle or bison who has his or her principal place of operation in Nevada and who owns or controls property in an adjoining state may apply for a permit to move the native cattle or bison between the principal place of operation and the property without obtaining an entry permit or a health certificate. The officer who is responsible for managing livestock in each state where the cattle or bison graze must approve the permit. The permit is valid for 1 year and must be renewed annually. As used in this subsection, "native cattle or bison" means cattle or bison bearing a brand that is registered in Nevada.
2. An owner of cattle or bison who has his or her principal base of operation in another state may apply for a permit to move the cattle or bison into Nevada for grazing without obtaining an entry permit or a health certificate under such conditions as are specified by the Administrator. The permit is valid for not more than 12 months as determined by the Administrator and must be renewed upon expiration.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92; A by R031-01, 4-2-2002
NRS 571.120, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.050 - Swine

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, a person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move swine into Nevada unless the swine are accompanied by a health certificate and an entry permit. If required pursuant to subsection 3, the health certificate must have the qualification number of the herd of origin and the date of the last test for pseudorabies.
2. The herd of origin of the swine must be identified by use of:
(a) An official ear tag;
(b) A registered tattoo; or
(c) A registered ear notch.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.060 - Goats

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move goats into Nevada unless each goat is:
(a) Accompanied by an entry permit;
(b) Individually identified using official scrapie identification; and
(c) Specified on a health certificate that includes:
(1) A statement by the issuing veterinarian that the goat is not exhibiting clinical signs associated with scrapie at the time of examination;
(2) A statement signed by the owner certifying that the goat is not a scrapie-positive animal, suspect animal, high-risk animal or exposed animal and that the goat did not originate from an infected flock, source flock, exposed flock or noncompliant flock; and
(3) A unique identifying number for the goat that is consistent with official scrapie identification.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.065 - Game, fur-bearing and wild animals

Current through June 11, 2024
1. In addition to the requirements of subsection 2, if applicable, a person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move game, fur-bearing or wild animals into Nevada unless he or she complies with any additional requirements of the Department for entry into this State for that animal.
2. A person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move into Nevada:
(a) A North American elk unless it reacts negatively to a test for brucellosis within the 30 days before entry into Nevada; and
(b) Any species of the family Cervidae that is domesticated unless it reacts negatively to tests for tuberculosis and brucellosis within the 30 days before entry into Nevada.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.070 - Poultry and birds

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move chickens, turkeys, or other poultry or domesticated birds into Nevada unless each chicken, turkey, other poultry or bird is accompanied by a health certificate.
2. Poultry and game birds that have been reared in captivity and hatching eggs must be produced from flocks which meet the requirements concerning pullorum typhoid mycoplasma gallispeticum and mycoplasma synoviae set forth in the "National Poultry Improvement Plan" or the "National Turkey Improvement Plan" which are hereby adopted by reference. The health certificate must verify that the poultry, game birds or hatching eggs meet the requirements of the applicable plan. The plans are available without charge from the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Division, Federal Building, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782.
3. Permission for entry of an exotic or wild bird into this State must be obtained from the Department of Wildlife, P.O. Box 10678, Reno, Nevada 89510, telephone number (775) 688-1500.
Dep't of Agriculture Reg., 55, eff. 9-1-64; A 7-15-71; 10-1-71; 4-1-77-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.130, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.075 - Foxes, skunks and raccoons

Current through June 11, 2024
A person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move foxes, skunks or raccoons into Nevada.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.080 - Dogs and cats

Current through June 11, 2024
A person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move a dog or cat into Nevada unless:
1. Each dog or cat is accompanied by a health certificate; and
2. A dog or cat that is 3 months of age or older is vaccinated against rabies pursuant to the
Annual National Compendium of Animal Rabies Control
which is hereby adopted by reference. The compendium is available without charge from the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Dr. Kathy Smith, Secretary, Ohio Department of Health, 246 North High Street, P.O. Box 118, Columbus, Ohio 43266-0118, telephone number (614) 466-0283.
Dep't of Agriculture Reg., 55, eff. 9-1-64; A 7-15-71; 10-1-71; 4-1-77-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.085 - Other species

Current through June 11, 2024
A person who wishes to ship, transport or otherwise move into Nevada a species not named in this chapter must comply with any requirements of the Department.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.090 - Shipment of livestock through State; notice of delay in shipment

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any class of livestock covered by the regulations on entry of foreign livestock may pass through the State in a railroad car or truck without restriction, if no part of the shipment is diverted within this State or unloaded for feed and rest for not more than 48 hours.
2. If the livestock is held at any point within this State for more than 48 hours, immediate notice must be sent to the Administrator.
Dep't of Agriculture Reg., 55, eff. 9-1-64; A 7-15-71; 10-1-71; 4-1-77-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.095 - Transportation of livestock: Stops for inspection; possession of health certificates; sanitation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person who is transporting livestock shall stop at a check point for inspection of the livestock if requested by an employee of the Department.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who is transporting livestock shall carry health certificates for the livestock. The health certificates must have been issued within the previous 30 days.
3. The following livestock are not required to have health certificates:
(a) Livestock being transported only within Nevada.
(b) Livestock being transported into Nevada for grazing if the driver has in his or her immediate possession a grazing permit issued by the Department.
(c) Livestock being transported into Nevada only for slaughter.
(d) Livestock being transported through Nevada if the state of destination for the livestock does not require a health certificate.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.100 - Livestock for use in rodeo

Current through June 11, 2024
A person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move livestock into Nevada for use in a rodeo unless:
1. Each animal is accompanied by a health certificate and an entry permit;
2. Cattle and bison react negatively to a test for brucellosis within the 12 months before the date of entry into Nevada; and
3. Roping steers and fighting cattle imported from Mexico react negatively to a test for tuberculosis within the 12 months before the date of entry into Nevada.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.105 - Livestock for sale, show, fairs or other public exhibition

Current through June 11, 2024
A person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move livestock into Nevada for sale, show, fairs or other public exhibition unless the person complies with the applicable requirements for entry for that animal.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › ENTRY OF FOREIGN ANIMALS › Section 571.110 - Animals under quarantine

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person shall not ship, transport or otherwise move into Nevada an animal that is under quarantine by any state or the Federal Government unless he or she:
(a) Complies with the provisions of the quarantine; and
(b) Receives prior approval of the Administrator.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › FEEDING FOOD WASTE TO SWINE › Section 571.150 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in NAC 571.150 to 571.190, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Animal" means all domesticated and wild mammals, birds and fish.
2. "Food waste" means any waste, discarded or by-product material resulting from handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods, or the slaughtering and processing of animals for food, which contains or may contain, meat or meat scraps.
3. "Person" means the State, any municipality, political subdivision, institution, public or private corporation, natural person, partnership or other entity.
4. "Swine" means a pig or hog of any age or sex.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 57, eff. 5-11-69; A 6-1-72; 9-11-76-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 8-31-84
NRS 571.120, 571.135
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › FEEDING FOOD WASTE TO SWINE › Section 571.160 - Permit to operate facility for treatment of food waste

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any person desiring to operate a facility for the treatment of food waste to be fed to animals may apply for a permit on a form provided by the Department. A separate application must be submitted for each facility which will be operated by the applicant. A permit will be granted only on the presentation of satisfactory evidence that the applicant has equipment and facilities adequate to comply with the provisions of NAC 571.150 to 571.180, inclusive, and 9 C.F.R. Part 166.
2. Each person to whom a permit is granted shall comply with the provisions of NAC 571.150 to 571.180, inclusive, and 9 C.F.R. Part 166. A permit will be cancelled on the basis of satisfactory evidence of failure to comply with the provisions of NAC 571.150 to 571.180, inclusive, or 9 C.F.R. Part 166, on the part of the holder or the failure to maintain his or her equipment or premises in accord with the provisions of the permit.
3. The annual fee for a permit is $25 for each calendar year. The same fee is assessed for each new permit issued and shall be deemed as payment for the fee for the remainder of the year. The fee is required of all persons who process food waste except those specified in subsection 2 of NRS 571.135. The annual renewal fee is due on January 1 of each year.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 57, eff. 5-11-69; A 6-1-72; 9-11-76-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 8-31-84; 11-9-84; 7-2-85; 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.135
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › FEEDING FOOD WASTE TO SWINE › Section 571.170 - Cooking requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. All food waste must be cooked within 72 hours after arrival on the premises.
2. All cooking equipment and facilities for holding uncooked food waste must be so located that poultry, pets, livestock or other animals cannot gain access to them at any time. The area for processing food waste must be properly drained to allow rapid and thorough cleaning after every operation.
3. Adequate storage containers, feeding platforms and troughs for food waste must be provided and the equipment and premises maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 57, eff. 5-11-69; A 6-1-72; 9-11-76-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 8-31-84
NRS 571.120, 571.135
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › FEEDING FOOD WASTE TO SWINE › Section 571.180 - Inspections; sanitary requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Licensed facilities will be inspected at the minimum of once every 3 months. A reinspection will be performed regardless of the planned frequency of inspection.
2. All pen areas must be constructed so they may be thoroughly cleaned without interference of shades or structures within the pen.
3. All extraneous materials such as bones, bottles, cans and other inedible materials must be collected at frequent intervals, removed from the area and disposed of in a sanitary landfill or other acceptable manner.
4. Any dead animal, manure or other waste material must be disposed of in a sanitary landfill or other approved manner.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 57, eff. 5-11-69; A 6-1-72; 9-11-76-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 8-31-84
NRS 571.120, 571.135
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › FEEDING FOOD WASTE TO SWINE › Section 571.190 - Disciplinary action

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any animal which is fed food waste in violation of NAC 571.150 to 571.180, inclusive, or 9 C.F.R. Part 166 and which develops any contagious or infectious disease as the result of such feeding, is subject to quarantine and treatment, at the owner's expense, or slaughter and disposal without payment of any indemnity as otherwise provided by law.
2. Any person whose permit has been suspended for any reason shall not process food waste for 30 days during which time corrective action must be taken and none of the person's employees will be licensed for the purposes of operating the facility owned or operated by him or her while the order of suspension is in effect.
3. Any person whose permit has been revoked is not eligible to apply for a new permit until 1 year after the effective date of the revocation.
4. Any person who desires the reinstatement of a license that has been revoked must apply for a new permit.
5. All premises at which food waste has been processed in violation of NAC 571.150 to 571.180, inclusive, or 9 C.F.R. Part 166 must be cleaned and disinfected under the supervision of an inspector or a licensed veterinarian who is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture before any further use of those premises. All troughs and other feeding and watering appliances must be emptied. All litter, garbage, manure and other organic material must be removed from the floors, posts or other parts of the equipment. All litter, garbage, manure and other organic material must be handled in such manner as not to allow contact with any animals. All surfaces must be cleaned with water and detergent. The entire surface of the equipment, fencing, troughs, chutes, floors, walls and all other parts of the facilities must be saturated with an approved disinfectant.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 57, eff. 5-11-69; A 6-1-72; 9-11-76-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 8-31-84; 7-2-85
NRS 571.120, 571.135, 571.170
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › CARCASSES OF DISEASED ANIMALS › Section 571.200 - Disposal of carcasses of diseased livestock

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person who is required to dispose of the carcass of an animal pursuant to NRS 571.200 may comply with the requirements of that section by:
(a) Burying the carcass within 24 hours after death or discovery so that no part of the carcass remains within 3 feet of the surface at grade; or
(b) Causing the carcass to be consumed by fire within 24 hours after death or discovery.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › CARCASSES OF DISEASED ANIMALS › Section 571.210 - Feeding of flesh or offal of unwholesome animal to animals or fowl

Current through June 11, 2024
The flesh or offal of an animal that is unwholesome shall not be fed to animals or fowl except as follows:
1. Any person who feeds unwholesome flesh or offal to animals or fowl must first receive a permit from the Division of Animal Industry of the Department to do so. Before a permit is issued, the person must satisfy the Department that all such material will be exposed in a tank or digester to a minimum temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit for at least a 3-hour period for dry rendering or a minimum temperature of 240 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 hours for wet rendering, and that all such materials will be so processed before being fed to animals or fowl.
2. Failure to comply with this chapter or the terms set forth in the permit shall be sufficient cause for cancellation of the permit.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 49, eff. 6-1-62
NRS 571.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › CONTROL OF BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS › Section 571.300 - Permit or license required for production of certain media used for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease

Current through June 11, 2024
A person may not sell, use or distribute in this State a serum, vaccine, bacterin or biological product which is used as a diagnostic agent or used in the prevention or treatment of diseases of livestock unless it has been produced in accordance with a permit or license granted by:
1. The United States Department of Agriculture;
2. The Department;
3. The Agricultural Research Service; or
4. An agency authorized by the Department.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 48, eff. 6-1-62-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 7-8-92
NRS 571.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › CONTROL OF BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS › Section 571.310 - Restricted vaccines and other products

Current through June 11, 2024
A person shall not sell, use, distribute or possess any of the following products without the written permission of the Administrator:
1. Brucella abortus vaccine;
2. Pseudorabies vaccine;
3. Paratuberculosis vaccine;
4. Rabies vaccine; or
5. Any vaccine, bacteriological or biological product which is a hazard to the livestock industry of this State.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 48, eff. 6-1-62-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 7-8-92
NRS 571.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › CONTROL OF BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS › Section 571.330 - Restricted diagnostic agents

Current through June 11, 2024
A person shall not sell, use, distribute or possess any of the following diagnostic agents without the written permission of the Administrator:
1. Brucella abortus antigen;
2. Tuberculin or any biologic agent used for the diagnosis of bovine or avian tuberculosis or paratuberculosis; or
3. Any biological agent which is used for the diagnosis of any disease of animal under an eradication program entered into by the State or Federal Government.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 48, eff. 6-1-62-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 7-8-92
NRS 571.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › BRUCELLOSIS › Section 571.340 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in NAC 571.340 to 571.370, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 571.342 to 571.352, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Supplied in codification
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › BRUCELLOSIS › Section 571.342 - "Adjacent herd" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Adjacent herd" means a herd:
1. Separated by a single fence from;
2. Sharing a common pasture or range with; or
3. Containing animals exchanged from, a herd infected with brucellosis.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Agriculture, eff. 9-17-82
NRS 571.120, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › BRUCELLOSIS › Section 571.347 - "Herd" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Herd" means a herd of livestock which is:
1. Under common ownership or supervision; and
2. Grouped on one or more parts of any single parcel of land or on two or more parcels of land which are geographically separated but under common ownership or supervision.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Agriculture, eff. 9-17-82
NRS 571.120, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › BRUCELLOSIS › Section 571.351 - "Originating herd" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Originating herd" means a herd determined through epidemiological tracing to have been the origin of some or all of the livestock in another herd which are found to be infected with brucellosis.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Agriculture, eff. 9-17-82
NRS 571.120, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › BRUCELLOSIS › Section 571.352 - "Receiving herd" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Receiving herd" means a herd found by epidemiological tracing to have received livestock from another herd which was infected with brucellosis.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Agriculture, eff. 9-17-82
NRS 571.120, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › BRUCELLOSIS › Section 571.355 - Vaccination of female cattle or bison before change of ownership

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Female cattle or bison that are at least 4 months of age and not more than 12 months of age must be vaccinated for brucellosis before any change of ownership occurs in Nevada unless the cattle or bison are sold and immediately transported to a qualified feedlot.
2. Female cattle or bison that are more than 12 months of age must be vaccinated for brucellosis before any change of ownership occurs in Nevada unless the cattle or bison are:
(a) Identified as spayed females in a manner approved by the Administrator;
(b) Sold for slaughter directly to or through a sales yard that is approved by the Administrator;
(c) Sold and immediately transported to a destination that is located outside Nevada; or
(d) Consigned for finishing to a feedlot that is registered with the United States Department of Agriculture and, after finishing, are moved from the feedlot to a location for slaughter.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › BRUCELLOSIS › Section 571.360 - Exemption from requirement for vaccination

Current through June 11, 2024
The Administrator may grant a variance from the requirements of NAC 571.355 to a ranching operation if there are unique and extraordinary circumstances existing which justify a variance.
Dep't. of Agriculture, part No. 61, eff. 10-1-80-NAC A by St. Quarantine Officer, 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › BRUCELLOSIS › Section 571.365 - Procedure for observing and testing livestock after discovery of exposure to brucellosis

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Once brucellosis has been epidemiologically traced to a receiving or originating herd in Nevada, the Director will place that herd under a written hold order.
2. If the Director notifies the owner of a herd that his or her herd has been classified as an adjacent, originating or receiving herd, he or she shall, within 30 days after the notification, develop a written plan for observing and testing the herd. The development of the plan must be done in cooperation with the federal veterinarian for the area. The plan must include a schedule for testing the herd for brucellosis. If such a plan is not developed within the prescribed 30-day period, the owner of the herd shall confer with the federal veterinarian for the area and an epidemiologist to formulate a suitable plan. If the herd is pastured on public land, a representative of the agency administering that land must be asked to participate in the conference.
3. If all animals in an adjacent, originating or receiving herd react negatively, the entire herd must be given a second test for brucellosis. The second test must be completed from 6 months to 8 months after the herd which was originally infected is released from quarantine.
4. If the plan of testing requires testing of all the animals in an adjacent, originating or receiving herd, the testing must be accomplished at the earliest opportunity, but not later than 6 months after the date on which the development of the plan is completed.
5. An owner, or his or her representative, will be notified by the Director within 30 days after his or her herd had been shown by epidemiological tracing to have been associated with an infected herd. The notice will be given by personal service and by mail.
6. The owner, or his or her representative, of a herd which has been adjacent to, was originated from, or received infected cattle will be notified by the Director within 30 days after the herd which was originally infected is released from quarantine.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Agriculture, eff. 9-17-82
NRS 571.120, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › BRUCELLOSIS › Section 571.370 - Procedure for identification and disposal of livestock infected with brucellosis

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an animal which reacts positively to a test for brucellosis must be identified within 15 days after the test by:
(a) Being branded with the letter "B" (at least 2 x 2 inches) with a hot iron on the left jaw; and
(b) Having placed in its left ear a tag which indicates a positive reaction and which has been approved by the Director.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA › Section 571.380 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in NAC 571.380 to 571.410, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Equine infectious anemia" means a disease caused by virus of the horse, commonly known as swamp fever, which is infectious in nature and spreads by improper use of hypodermic needles or other instruments and by insects. The disease may be acute, subacute, chronic or inapparent.
2. "Horse" means any member of the equine family including any horse, mule or ass.
3. "Person" means the State, any municipality, political subdivision, institution, public or private corporation, natural person, partnership or other entity.
4. "Reactor" means a horse, over 9 months of age, that reacts positively to an approved serological test for equine infectious anemia performed by an approved laboratory.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 59, eff. 1-12-75-Substituted in revision for NAC 571.250
NRS 571.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA › Section 571.390 - Official tests and procedures

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Positive diagnosis is made by using the agar gel immuno diffusion test (Coggins Test) or other approved tests to be conducted at any laboratory approved and recognized as an official laboratory for the diagnosis of the equine disease, equine infectious anemia.
2. Blood samples collected for the purpose of testing for equine infectious anemia must be done by a practicing veterinarian at the owner's request and expense, or by a veterinarian employed by the Federal Government or this State.
3. A complete, positive identification of the horse must be made by the veterinarian at the time of the blood sample collection.
4. An owner of a horse on which the approved test is to be conducted must be advised as to the agreed procedure that is to follow in the event the animal is positive to the official test and an agreement must be signed by the owner of the animal in which the owner agrees to the disposition of the horse as outlined.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 59, eff. 1-12-75
NRS 571.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA › Section 571.400 - Quarantines

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An equine found positive to the approved test must be quarantined to the premises of origin as provided by law.
2. Permission may be granted by the Department to move reactor animals, if such movement is in the best interest of all concerned.
3. A horse under quarantine will be released only upon the death of the reactor, or if it is legally removed from this State under permit, and such testing of all other horses on the premises shows they are negative to this disease as required.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 59, eff. 1-12-75
NRS 571.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA › Section 571.410 - Branding

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An equine positive to the approved test must be branded on the left side of the neck with a hot or cold brand with the number "88" followed by the letter "A."
2. The brand must be not less than 2 inches high.
3. The branding and quarantining must be by or under the supervision of a veterinarian employed by this State or the Federal Government, when he or she is satisfied that the animal to be branded and quarantined is a positive reactor to the test.
Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 59, eff. 1-12-75
NRS 571.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.450 - Veterinarians: Reporting results of test for pseudorabies; providing identification of herd of origin

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A veterinarian who administers a test for pseudorabies on a swine shall report the results to the Administrator or an epidemiologist endorsed by the Administrator and federal animal health officials within 7 days after the test is administered. The report must be submitted on a form approved by the Administrator.
2. If a swine is not individually identified by an official eartag, a registered tattoo or a registered ear notch that also identifies the herd of origin of the swine, the veterinarian who administers the test for pseudorabies must provide such identification.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.150, 571.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.455 - Isolation or slaughter of swine that does not react negatively to test for pseudorabies

Current through June 11, 2024
A swine which does not react negatively to a test for pseudorabies:
1. Must be removed from the rest of the herd and kept isolated from other swine until it is retested and negative results are obtained; or
2. May be moved directly to immediate slaughter if written permission is received from the Administrator or his or her authorized representative.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.460 - Isolation and identification of swine that reacts positively to test for pseudorabies

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A swine which reacts positively to a test for pseudorabies must be:
(a) Removed from the rest of the herd and kept isolated from other swine; and
(b) Identified by placement of an official reactor tag in the left ear of the swine.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.465 - Quarantine of herd: Imposition; period of effect

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Director will place a quarantine on a herd of swine if one swine in the herd reacts positively to a test for pseudorabies.
2. A quarantine imposed for pseudorabies will remain in effect until:
(a) All swine on the premises identified in the quarantine have been moved to slaughter after receipt of permission by the Administrator; or
(b) All swine which react positively to a test for pseudorabies have been moved to slaughter and a plan for the herd is established pursuant to NAC 571.470.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.470 - Quarantine of herd: Development of plan for herd

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Department, in conjunction with the owner of a herd of swine that is quarantined for pseudorabies, shall develop a written plan for the herd within 30 days after the herd is quarantined. The plan must be signed by the owner of the herd and the Administrator or his or her authorized representative.
2. The plan must comply with the standards published in "The Pseudorabies Herd Plan Manual" and "Pseudorabies Eradication, State-Federal-Industry Program Standards" which are hereby adopted by reference. The manual is available without cost from the Livestock Conservation Institute, 6414 Copps Avenue, Suite 204, Madison, Wisconsin 53718, telephone number (608) 221-4848. The standards are available without cost from the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Division, Room 735, Federal Building, 6505 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782, telephone number (301) 436-7767.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.130, 571.170
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.480 - Random testing of breeding swine; restriction on feed

Current through June 11, 2024
The owner of swine shall:
1. Randomly test at least 10 percent of the breeding swine in the herd annually for pseudorabies.
2. Not feed uncooked dead poultry or any other uncooked domesticated or wild animal to the swine.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.135, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.485 - Testing of certain breeding swine upon change of ownership

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if the ownership of a breeding swine that is 6 months of age or older or weighs 180 pounds or more changes within the State, the swine must have a test for pseudorabies within the 30 days before or after the change of ownership.
2. The following swine are exempt from the requirements of subsection 1:
(a) Swine from a herd that has been qualified by the United States Department of Agriculture as a herd that is free from pseudorabies; or
(b) Swine that is sold from its premises of origin and removed directly to slaughter.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.490 - Swine offered for sale at livestock market

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, a swine that is 6 months of age or older or weighs 180 pounds or over, and offered for sale at a livestock market must be tested for pseudorabies.
2. The premises of origin of a swine that is offered for sale at a livestock market must be identified by:
(a) An official eartag;
(b) A registered tattoo; or
(c) A registered ear notch.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.495 - Swine shown in exhibition, show or fair

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a swine that is shown in an exhibition, show or fair must originate from a herd which has had no clinical evidence of pseudorabies in the previous 12 months and must be given a test for pseudorabies within the 30 days before the event.
2. A swine that originates from a herd that has been qualified by the United States Department of Agriculture as a herd free from pseudorabies is exempt from testing. The qualification number of the herd and the date of the last test must be recorded on a certificate of veterinary inspection.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.500 - Exemption from testing for pseudorabies

Current through June 11, 2024
A swine that is under 6 months of age or weighs less than 180 pounds and that originated within the State is exempt from testing for pseudorabies when it is moved to a feedlot in Nevada from which the swine are moved directly to immediate slaughter.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.505 - Swine submitted to slaughter plant

Current through June 11, 2024
If a swine that is 6 months of age or older or weighs 180 pounds or more is submitted to a slaughter plant:
1. The premises of origin must be identified; and
2. A blood sample must be collected at the time of slaughter.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120, 571.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.515 - Disposal of carcass of swine

Current through June 11, 2024
The owner of a domesticated or feral swine must dispose of the carcass of the animal in accordance with the provisions of NAC 571.200.
Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92
NRS 571.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 571 - Diseased Animals › PSEUDORABIES › Section 571.550 - Exhibition or transfer of ownership of goat or sheep; removal of goat or sheep from slaughter channels

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person who exhibits a goat or sheep at an exhibition, show or fair shall provide for the goat or sheep official scrapie identification to its flock of birth.
2. A person who transfers ownership of a goat or sheep within Nevada shall provide for the goat or sheep official scrapie identification to its flock of birth if the goat or sheep is:
(a) A goat or sheep that is not in slaughter channels, excluding:
(1) A low-risk commercial goat; or
(2) A low-risk commercial sheep that is under 18 months of age from a low-risk commercial flock;