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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 40. Bovine Tuberculosis |
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Part 3. GENERAL TUBERCULOSIS RULES |
SECTION 35:15-40-36. Primary/diagnostic tests
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- (a) The single cervical test is for use in herds affected with bovine tuberculosis and for testing exposed cattle or bison from those herds. It shall be conducted only by a full-time state or federal regulatory veterinarian.(b) The caudal fold test is a primary diagnostic test when used in herds affected with bovine tuberculosis in lieu of the single cervical test. It shall be conducted only by a full-time state or federal regulatory veterinarian. Any responses shall result in a reactor classification.(c) In the event new technology and advancements provide alternative testing procedures approved by the USDA, the State Veterinarian may alter testing procedures listed above to conform and utilize the new approved methods and test.