§77.33. Testing procedures for tuberculosis in captive cervids. — Inbound Citations
9 C.F.R. § 77.33
Statutory Authority
Cited by 3 regulations in release Current.
Citations to §77.33(f)
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As used in subpart C, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section except as otherwise specified.
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(1) All captive cervids in the herd eligible for testing in accordance with § 77.33(f) must have tested negative to at least two consecutive official tuberculosis tests, conducted at 9-15 month intervals. However, captive cervids under 1 year of age that are not natural additions to the herd do not have to be tested if they were born in and originate from an accredited herd.
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(1) All captive cervids in the herd eligible for testing in accordance with § 77.33(f) must have tested negative to one official tuberculosis test that was administered to the herd within a 7-month period. However, captive cervids under 1 year of age that are not natural additions do not have to be tested if they were born in and originate from an accredited, qualified, or monitored herd.