TITLE 345 INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH
Final Rule
LSA Document #07-295(F)
DIGEST
Adds
345 IAC 1-2.6 to authorize voluntary participation in the animal identification and tracking components of the National Animal Identification System. Amends
345 IAC 7-5-9 to clarify which animals must be identified for exhibition. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.
Rule 2.6. Animal Identification
Authority:
IC 15-2.1-3-12;
IC 15-2.1-3-19
Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 15-2.1-2 and the following apply throughout this rule:
(1) "Board" means the Indiana state board of animal health appointed under IC 15-2.1-3.
(2) "State veterinarian" means:
(A) the state veterinarian appointed by the board under IC 15-2.1-4; and
(B) any authorized agents.
(3) "USDA" means the United States Department of Agriculture.
(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 1-2.6-1; filed Dec 18, 2007, 3:45 p.m.: 20080116-IR-345070295FRA)
345 IAC 1-2.6-2 Animal identification in the National Animal Identification System
Authority:
IC 15-2.1-3-12;
IC 15-2.1-3-19
Sec. 2. (a) The state veterinarian may establish and implement a program for Indiana producers that choose to participate in the:
(1) animal identification (Stage 2); and
(2) tracking (Stage 3);
components of USDA's National Animal Identification System.
(b) If the state veterinarian establishes a program under subsection (a), the program must be voluntary.
(c) Nothing in this section is intended to restrict animal identification requirements that are part of an animal disease control program for a specific disease.
(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 1-2.6-2; filed Dec 18, 2007, 3:45 p.m.: 20080116-IR-345070295FRA)
345 IAC 7-5-9 Identification and description
Authority:
IC 15-2.1-3-19
Sec. 9. (a)
Each Before delivering an animal
for which a certificate of veterinary inspection is required for to an exhibition,
under section 2.5 of this rule a person exhibiting any member of the following animal families must
be permanently, individually, and uniquely
identified identify each animal utilizing one (1) of the methods of identification described in
subsection (b). this section:
(1) Bovidae, such as the following:
(A) Cattle.
(B) Sheep.
(C) Goats.
(D) Buffalo.
(2) Equidae, if the animal originates from outside the state.
(3) Suidae, such as domestic and feral swine.
(4) Cervidae, such as the following:
(A) Deer.
(B) Elk.
(5) Camelidae, such as the following:
(A) Camels.
(B) Llamas.
(C) Alpacas.
(b) One (1) of the following methods of identification shall be used for animals not specifically addressed in subsection
(b): (c):
(1) An ear tag.
(2) A tattoo.
(3) A standard ear notch.
(4) An individual brand.
(5) A breed registration number.
(b) (c) The following methods of identification shall be used to identify animals of the respective listed species for exhibition:
(1) Domestic swine must be identified utilizing a standard ear notch system approved by the state veterinarian, except that swine that are to
be exhibited as part of an Indiana 4-H swine exhibition may use a plastic tag approved by the Indiana state 4-H department. The tag shall consist of
the following two (2) parts:
(A) The male part imprinted with a permanent identification number. and
(B) The female part imprinted with a coded number or letters that identify the county of the 4-H member's residence.
(2) Cattle must be identified using one (1) of the following methods of identification:
(A) An official ear tag.
(B) A tattoo.
(C) An individual brand.
(D) A registration number if accompanied by registration papers.
But, However, Indiana steers may be identified using any type of individual ear tag, including plastic tags.
(3) Sheep must be identified using one (1) of the following methods of identification:
(A) A tattoo.
(B) A standard ear notch.
(C) An ear tag.
(D) A breed association ear tag.
(4) Goats must be identified using one (1) of the following methods of identification:
(A) A tattoo.
(B) A standard ear notch.
(C) An ear tag.
(D) A breed association ear tag.
(5) Horses and other equine must be identified using one (1) of the following methods of identification:
(A) A lip tattoo.
(B) An individual brand.
(C) A registration number if accompanied by registration papers.
(D) A descriptive marking with the animal's name.
(6) Cervidae must be identified using one (1) of the following methods of identification:
(A) An ear tag.
(B) A tattoo.
(C) Other identification approved by the state veterinarian.
(c) If more than one (1) identification is present on an animal, at least two (2) of the identification numbers or markings shall be listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection.
(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; Reg 77-2, Title II, Sec 8; filed Jul 21, 1978, 2:30 p.m.: 1 IR 567; filed May 2, 1983, 10:03 a.m.: 6 IR 1036; filed May 21, 1984, 3:20 p.m.: 7 IR 1714; filed Feb 15, 1985, 9:05 a.m.: 8 IR 792; filed Jan 8, 1986, 2:54 p.m.: 9 IR 998; filed Dec 2, 1994, 3:50 p.m.: 18 IR 860; filed Dec 23, 1998, 4:37 p.m.: 22 IR 1476; errata filed Mar 31, 1999, 9:37 a.m.: 22 IR 2534; readopted filed May 2, 2001, 1:45 p.m.: 24 IR 2895; filed Dec 19, 2002, 12:00 p.m.: 26 IR 1538; readopted filed May 9, 2007, 3:16 p.m.: 20070516-IR-345070037RFA; filed Dec 18, 2007, 3:45 p.m.: 20080116-IR-345070295FRA)
Hearing Held: October 11, 2007
Approved by Attorney General: December 13, 2007
Approved by Governor: December 18, 2007
Filed with Publisher: December 18, 2007, 3:45 p.m.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: None Received by Publisher
Small Business Regulatory Coordinator: Gary L. Haynes, Director of Legal Affairs, Indiana State Board of Animal Health, 805 Beachway Drive, Suite 50, Indianapolis, IN 46224, (317) 227-0300, ghaynes@boah.state.in.us
Posted: 01/16/2008 by Legislative Services Agency
DIN: 20080116-IR-345070295FRA
Composed: Apr 19,2024 5:49:13PM EDT
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