Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5C-4.005 - Goats or Sheep
(1) OCVI Required.
(a) Florida-origin goats or sheep presented
for exhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 90 days prior
to exhibition, except lamb or kids less than three months of age and
accompanied by their dam.
(b) Goats
or sheep imported into Florida for exhibition must requirements set forth in
Rule 5C-3.005, F.A.C. An OCVI is
required for entry into and Exhibition and must be dated within 30 days prior
to entry.
(2)
Identification. All goats or sheep entered for exhibition purposes must have
official individual identification, except lambs or kids under three months of
age accompanied by their dam that has official individual
identification.
(3) Tests or
Certification Required.
(a) All dairy goats
imported into the state for exhibition purposes for no more than 30 days are
exempted from the import testing requirements in subsection
5C-3.005(4),
F.A.C., provided:
1. The animals originate
from:
a. Accredited tuberculosis-free states
or herds, and
b. Certified
brucellosis-free herds or classified brucellosis-Class A states or
areas.
2. The animals
return to the state of origin within 30 days of entry into Florida,
and
3. The animals' milk is not
used for human or pet consumption in Florida.
(b) Dairy goats that remain in Florida for
more than 30 days must meet the brucellosis and tuberculosis import testing
requirements in the subsection
5C-3.005(4),
F.A.C.
(c) There are no
tuberculosis or brucellosis test requirements for meat type goats, pygmy goats,
or Florida-origin dairy goats.
Notes
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(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS.
New 11-4-76, Formerly 5C-4.05, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-4-95, 6-21-06, 1-3-19.
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