7 Pa. Code Subchapter B. Requirements For An Infected Herd

Pennsylvania Code

Subchapter B. REQUIREMENTS FOR AN INFECTED HERD

Sec.

9.21.    Quarantine required on herd.
9.22.    Quarantine tagging and branding.
9.23.    Appraisal and slaughter.
9.24.    Permits for movement from quarantined herds.
9.25.    Reactors sold for salvage and indemnity.
9.26.    Cleaning and disinfecting.
§ 9.21. Quarantine required on herd.

When a tuberculosis reactor or suspect is disclosed, the veterinarian applying the test shall establish a quarantine on the entire herd. The number of animals in each age group should be described on the quarantine.

Source

   The provisions of this §  9.21 amended November 28, 1975, effective November 29, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 3099. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1423).
§ 9.22. Quarantine tagging and branding.

When reactors are disclosed the veterinarian applying the test shall quarantine tag (red metal reactor tag) and brand the animal. The brand shall be applied with a hot iron and shall be the letter ‘‘T’’ on the left jaw. The branding may not be construed as cruelty to animals.

Source

   The provisions of this §  9.22 amended November 28, 1975, effective November 29, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 3099. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1423).
§ 9.23. Appraisal and slaughter.

(a)  Reactors shall be appraised for indemnity purposes. The appraised value shall be the current replacement value at the time of appraisal and depend on a number of conditions as cited in this subchapter and Chapter 8 (relating to appraisal and indemnity for diseased animals) and described in the act of October 10, 1974 (P. L. 680, No. 227) (3 P. S. § §  398—399.2).
(b)  Reactor animals shall be disposed of within 15 days after appraisal. Reactors shall be subjected to a post mortem examination by State or Federal officials. There is no salvage for tuberculosis reactors unless animals can be slaughtered and cooked to meet Federal meat inspection regulations.

Source

   The provisions of this §  9.23 amended November 28, 1975, effective November 29, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 3099. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1423).
§ 9.24. Permits for movement from quarantined herds.

(a)  Reactors shall be kept in quarantine and may not be removed from the premise except on a written permit from an agent of the Bureau or a cooperating Federal agency.
(b)  Negative animals in quarantined herds may not be removed from the premise except on a written permit issued by the Bureau or cooperating Federal agency.
(c)  Animals exposed to Mycobacterium bovis shall be ‘‘S’’ branded before being sent to slaughter.

Source

   The provisions of this §  9.24 amended November 28, 1975, effective November 29, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 3099; amended January 27, 1978, effective January 28, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 246. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (24334).
§ 9.25. Reactors sold for salvage and indemnity.

(a)  If reactors are slaughtered and cooked to meet Federal meat inspection requirements, then the salvage is determined by a competitive bid from the buyer in a manner to yield the highest possible salvage.
(b)  When bids have been obtained, the movement of the reactors shall be permitted with the understanding that they will be purchased and that the payment will be made directly to the owner on a dressed weight and price per pound basis or a live weight lump sum purchase.
(c)  Reactors shall be sold subject to inspection at the risk of the owner.
(d)  Indemnity payments are dependent on requirements as described in Chapter 8 (relating to appraisal and indemnity for diseased animals) and the act of October 10, 1974 (P. L. 680, No. 227) (3 P. S. §  398—399.2).

Source

   The provisions of this §  9.25 amended November 28, 1975, effective November 29, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 3099. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1424).
§ 9.26. Cleaning and disinfecting.

The herd owner shall complete the cleaning of his premise within 15 days after the removal of the reactors and the premise shall be disinfected under the supervision of the Bureau using an approved disinfectant.

Source

   The provisions of this §  9.26 amended November 28, 1975, effective November 29, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 3099. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1424).

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