Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 15 - Animal Industry › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 35:15-1-2 - Definitions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following words or terms, when used in this Subchapter,
				  shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise:
"Accredited veterinarian"
means a veterinarian
				  approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to perform
				  functions required for state or cooperative state and federal animal disease
				  control and eradication programs.
"Animal disease traceability"
means the ability
				  to trace an animal to its site of application of official identification and/or
				  premises of origin as set out in 9 CFR Parts 71, 77, 78, 86, et al.
				  Traceability for Livestock Moving Interstate; Final Rule.
"Approved tagging site"
means a premises,
				  authorized by APHIS, State, or Tribal animal health officials, where livestock
				  may be officially identified on behalf of their owner or the person in
				  possession, care, or control of the animals when they are brought to the
				  premises.
"Backtag"
means a USDA approved identification
				  system consisting of a tag of special tough paper, bearing identification codes
				  relating to origin of animals, which are stuck to animals a few inches from the
				  midline and just behind the shoulder with very strong glue. The backtag is
				  designed as temporary identification for easy reading in livestock auction
				  markets to help trace the origin of livestock in Department
				  investigations.
"Certificate of veterinary inspection"
means an
				  official document or its electronic equivalent approved by the chief livestock
				  official of the state of origin issued by an accredited veterinarian at the
				  point of origin of a shipment of animals that includes the name and address of
				  the consignor; the name and address of the consignee; the entry permit number,
				  if applicable; the age, sex, number, and breed of the animal; sufficient
				  identifying marks or tags to positively identify each animal; purpose of
				  shipment; and the results of all required tests. It shall also include a record
				  of a physical examination of the animal verifying that each animal is free from
				  visible evidence of any contagious, infectious, or communicable diseases and
				  that the animals do not originate from an area of quarantine, infestation, or
				  infection. A certificate of veterinary inspection is valid for thirty (30) days
				  after the date of issuance. The term certificate of veterinary inspection shall
				  also include an official health certificate, an official certificate, or a
				  certificate.
"Commuter herd"
means all livestock under common
				  ownership or supervision, that are located on one (1) or more premises in two
				  (2) or more states and there is an interchange or interstate movement of
				  animals between premises in those states as part of the normal farming,
				  breeding or ranching operation without a change of ownership. A commuter herd
				  agreement shall be completed and approval of commuter herd status shall be
				  obtained from each chief animal health official of all states in which the herd
				  resides.
"Consignment sale"
means a sale of livestock in
				  which multiple sellers' livestock are auctioned or sold to multiple buyers. A
				  consignment sale shall not include a licensed livestock auction market but
				  shall include a production sale with guest consignors.
"Designated epidemiologist"
means an
				  epidemiologist selected by the State Veterinarian who has been designated to
				  perform those functions necessary for the classification of livestock suspected
				  to be infected with a particular disease, based on an evaluation of test
				  results and consideration of the animal and herd history, as well as other
				  epidemiological factors.
"Livestock special sale"
means a consignment,
				  swap meet, or farm sale, other than a regular livestock auction or production
				  sale, where livestock are sold.
"Livestock special sale permit"
means a permit
				  from the Animal Industry Services Division to hold a consignment, swap meet, or
				  farm sale.
"Official identification"
means any official
				  method of identification approved by USDA, as described by
				  9
				  C.F.R. §
										86.1, or the State
				  Veterinarian. Official identification for specific species may be further
				  defined within the applicable section of the Oklahoma Administrative Code.
				  Backtags shall not be considered official identification unless the animal is
				  shipped directly to slaughter. The term "official ear tag" is synonymous with
				  "official identification."
"Owner-Shipper statement"
means a statement
				  signed by the owner or shipper of the livestock being moved stating the
				  location from which the animals are moved interstate; the destination of the
				  animals; the number of animals covered by the statement; the species of animal
				  covered; the name and address of the owner at the time of the movement; the
				  name and address of the shipper; and the identification of each animal, as
				  required by the regulations, unless the regulations or other documentation
				  approved by the Department specifically provide that the identification does
				  not have to be recorded.
"Production sale"
means a sale in which
				  livestock that belongs to a single owner or seller and is intended for breeding
				  or exhibition use is offered for sale or sold to multiple buyers at the same
				  time.
"Quarantine"
means a written notice or order
				  issued by an authorized agent of the Department showing the boundaries of the
				  area or premise affected, the animals restricted, and conditions, if any. No
				  livestock held under quarantine may be moved or released without a written
				  permit or quarantine release signed by an authorized agent.
"Resident herd of origin"
means a group of
				  livestock that have been maintained as a herd or flock on the same premises for
				  at least four (4) months.
"State animal health official"
means the state
				  animal health official, or designee, who is responsible for the livestock and
				  poultry disease control and eradication programs in a state.
Added at 23 Ok Reg 2144, eff 6-25-06 ; Amended at 26 Ok
					 Reg 607, eff 1-13-09 (emergency) ; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1808, eff 7-1-09 ;
					 Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2411, eff 7-25-10 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 788, eff
					 7-1-13