Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 35. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry |
Chapter 15. Animal Industry |
Subchapter 13. Testing and Inspection for Disease and Release of Livestock at Auction Markets |
SECTION 35:15-13-1. 1 Definitions
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- The following words or terms, when used in this Subchapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise."Approved veterinarian" means a licensed accredited veterinarian who has complied with all Department regulations and educational requirements, and who has been approved by the Department to conduct necessary tests, vaccinations, inspections, and other duties."Drive-in" means a written record of livestock in a single consignment. Information on a drive-in shall include name and address of the consignor, license tag number of vehicle used to haul livestock, list and brief description of livestock and corresponding backtags applied, and any special notes or instructions concerning the livestock."Livestock auction market veterinarian" means a licensed, accredited veterinarian who has been approved to represent the Department by performing the veterinarian's duties at livestock auction markets."Official forms" means forms furnished or approved by the State Board of Agriculture or Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture."Slaughter only" means to go directly to a slaughter establishment or to an approved feedlot to be fed to go directly to slaughter."Slaughter only tag" means a cardboard tag with the words, "For Slaughter Only" applied to the hip of an animal that is to be taken directly to a slaughter establishment or to an approved feedlot to be fed before going directly to slaughter."Brucellosis test eligible cattle" means all cattle eighteen (18) months of age, as determined by the loss of first pair of temporary incisor teeth, except exposed cattle which have been "S" branded, steers, and spayed heifers.