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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 35. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry |
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Chapter 15. Animal Industry |
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Subchapter 17. Bovine and Bison Brucellosis |
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Part 3. RULES ADOPTED FROM USDA UNIFORM METHODS AND RULES (UM&R) FOR BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION |
SECTION 35:15-17-42. Identification of exposed animals
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- (a) Exposed animals shall be identified by branding with a hot iron the letter "S" (at least 2x2 inches) placed on the tailhead prior to movement. These exposed animals may move from a farm of origin or from a livestock market direct to slaughter.(b) Exposed animals returned from the livestock market to the herd of origin under quarantine pending further testing are exempt from this requirement.(c) Exposed animals may move from the farm of origin direct to a federal or state inspected slaughtering establishment in a sealed truck without permanent identification by "S" brand provided:(1) The animals are destined for slaughter at a single slaughtering establishment,(2) The entire lot is consigned direct to slaughter with no diversion to holding facilities,(3) The animals are moved in sealed vehicles with an official shipping permit with eartag or backtag identification of each animal in the shipment,(4) The appropriate seal number is recorded, and(5) The permit accompanies each shipment.(d) Seals are to be placed and broken only by state or federal regulatory personnel during normal working hours.(e) Livestock to be transported in sealed vehicles shall remain on the premises until the appropriate regulatory personnel writes the permit and seals the vehicle.(f) Post-authorized permits shall not be approved.