Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5C-4.003 - Swine

(1) OCVI Required.

(a) Florida origin swine must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 90 days prior to presentation for exhibition.

(b) Swine imported for exhibition must comply with the importation requirements set forth in Rule 5C-3.007, F.A.C. An OCVI is required for exhibition and must be dated within 30 days of entry.

(2) Identification. All swine, entered for exhibition purposes, including market class swine in a terminal swine show, must have official individual identification.

(3) Tests or Certification Required for Swine.

(a) Swine Brucellosis.

1. Florida origin swine six (6) months of age or older must test negative on an official test for swine brucellosis within 90 days prior to exhibition, or;

2. Originate from a validated brucellosis-free herd, or;

3. Originate from a commercial production swine herd as defined in subsection 5C-21.002(11), F.A.C.

(b) Pseudorabies. Florida origin swine six (6) months of age or older must test negative on an official test for pseudorabies within 90 days prior to exhibition, or;

1. Originate from a qualified pseudorabies negative herd as defined in 9 CFR §85.1 (JAN 2024), which is incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17888, or;

2. Originate from an approved commercial production swine herd as defined in Rule 5C-21.002, F.A.C.

(4) Exemptions.

(a) Market class swine for exhibition in a terminal swine show are exempt from the OCVI and testing requirements provided all animals in the terminal swine show are transported directly to a recognized slaughter establishment or approved livestock facility in designated slaughter channels, within 7 days of the show date. At the end of the terminal swine show, the swine owner(s) must ensure:

1. Swine are transported directly from the terminal swine show to the possession of a recognized slaughter establishment, within 7 days of the end of the show, or;

2. Swine are transported directly from the terminal swine show to the possession of an approved livestock facility in designated slaughter only channels, within 7 days of the show.

(b) Owners must maintain swine show records for a period of two (2) years. The records must include:

1. Official individual identification of each animal, and;

2. Individual or business name and contact phone number of the entity transporting the swine from the terminal swine show to the recognized slaughter or approved livestock facility, and;

3. The name, physical address and delivery date to the recognized slaughtering establishment, or approved livestock facility where the swine were delivered.

(c) All swine referenced in subsection 5C-4.003(4)(a), F.A.C., must be held in isolation and only commingled with other swine in slaughter channels until slaughtered.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5C-4.003

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(15), 570.36(1), (2), 585.08(1), (2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS.

Amended 3-21-64, 6-20-68, 1-1-71, 3-1-72, Formerly 5C-4.03, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-21-06, Amended by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 217, November 6, 2018 effective 11/21/2018, Amended by Florida Register Volume 51, Number 043, March 4, 2025 effective 3/17/2025.

New 3-21-64, Amended 6-20-68, 1-1-71, 3-1-72, Formerly 5C-4.03, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-21-06, 11-21-18.