Title 2-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Division 30-Animal Health

Chapter 2-Health Requirements for Movement of Livestock, Poultry, and Exotic Animals

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

2 CSR 30-2.020 Movement of Livestock, Poultry, and Exotic Animals Within Missouri. The department is amending subsections (6)(A)-(D) and adding subsection (6)(E).

PURPOSE: This amendment adds the requirement of movement to be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or a Breeder's Movement Certificate, changes brucellosis and tuberculosis testing requirements, and adds a provision for hunting preserves.

(6) Captive Cervids.

(A) Captive cervids including but not limited to elk, elk-hybrids, red deer, roe deer, white-tailed deer, mule deer, sika deer, moose, reindeer, mutjac, and fallow deer exchanged, bartered, gifted, leased, or sold in Missouri must be individually identified by official eartag as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, published by the United States Superintendent of Documents, 732 N Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://bookstore.gpo.gov, legible tattoo, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian and be individually listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or a Breeder's Movement Certificate. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

1. Breeder's Movement Certificate. A form provided by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) which documents the movement of cervids within Missouri. The form may be completed by the breeder and must list the official identification, age, gender, and species of the cervids moving within Missouri and a complete address of the farm of origin and destination. The form will also list any required testing and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) status of the herd of origin. The original will accompany the shipment and a copy will be submitted to the MDA within thirty (30) days of movement.

(B) Brucellosis Requirements.

1. All sexually intact animals six (6) months of age and older, not under quarantine and not affected with brucellosis must [test negative for brucellosis within ninety (90) days prior to movement] have a negative brucellosis test within one (1) year prior to movement (negative test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or on the Breeder's Movement Certificate) except-

[A. Brucellosis-free herd-captive cervids originating from certified brucellosis-free herd may move on herd status without additional testing provided the certified herd number and current test date is listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; and

B. Brucellosis-monitored herd-all sexually intact animals six (6) months of age and older must test negative for brucellosis within ninety (90) days prior to movement.]

A. Captive cervids originating from certified brucellosis-free herds may move on the current herd number and test date;

B. Captive cervids moving directly to a slaughter facility; and

C. Movement to a licensed livestock market or premises of licensed dealer provided the cervids are tested within five (5) days and are quarantined and isolated pending test results. All records must be kept for five (5) years and available for inspection by a representative of the MDA upon request.

1. Captive cervids, [less than] six (6) months of age and older, not known to be affected or exposed to tuberculosis and not in a status herd must have one (1) tuberculosis test, [not less than ninety (90) days] within one (1) year prior to movement, using the single cervical method[. The negative test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Captive cervids must have been isolated from other captive cervids during the testing period.] (negative test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or listed on a Breeder's Movement Certificate), except-

A. Captive cervids originating from accredited tuberculosis-free herds may move on the current herd number and test date;

B. Captive cervids moving directly to a slaughter facility; and

[2. Captive cervids six (6) months of age and over not known to be affected with or exposed to tuberculosis and not in a status herd must have two (2) tuberculosis tests, not less than ninety (90) days apart, using the single cervical method. The second test must be within ninety (90) days prior to movement. Both negative tests dates must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Captive cervids must have been isolated from other captive cervids during the testing period.

3. Movement from status herds.

A. Accredited herd-captive cervids originating from accredited tuberculosis-free herds may move on the current herd number and test date.

B. Qualified herd-captive cervids originating from a qualified herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90) days prior to date of movement.

C. Monitored herd-captive cervids originating from a monitored herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90) days prior to the date of movement.

D. Captive cervids less than twelve (12) months of age that originate from and were born in a qualified or monitored herd may be moved without further tuberculosis testing, provided that they have not been exposed to captive cervids from a lower status herd.]

(D) Chronic Wasting Disease.

1. All cervids over one (1) year of age must be enrolled in a [Chronic Wasting Disease (]CWD[)] program sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. Original anniversary date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or Breeder's Movement Certificate. After January 1, 2013, all cervids must have a CWD Status Level of 1 to move within Missouri.

2. All suspected or confirmed cases of CWD must be reported to the state veterinarian.

3. All captive cervids from infected or source herds will be quarantined.

(E) Hunting Preserves.

1. Must be permitted with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and comply with all regulations of the Wildlife Code.

2. Must maintain records of all purchased and harvested cervids.

A. Documentation must be maintained for five (5) years and provided for inspection to MDA and MDC authorities upon request. Records required include the name and address of the individual harvesting the animal, identification and origin (owner and address) of the harvested animal, and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or Breeder's Movement Certificate required for movement.

B. Any cervids entering the hunting preserve must be officially identified and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or Breeder's Movement Certificate.

3. CWD testing is required on all cervids harvested which originated outside the state of Missouri.

AUTHORITY: section 267.645, RSMo 2000. Original rule filed April 18, 1975, effective April 28, 1975. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed May 1, 2012.

PUBLIC COSTS: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COSTS: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Linda Hickam, DVM, State Veterinarian, PO Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.