Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-6-.09 - Non-traditional Livestock Movement Through Auction Markets

(1) All non-traditional livestock offered for sale at livestock auction markets must originate from herds apparently free of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease. Any of these animals offered for sale at auction markets showing signs of illness must not be allowed entry to the sale and may be quarantined to the farm of origin. Quarantine will remain in effect until released by the State Veterinarian.

(2) Out-of-state non-traditional livestock moving through approved livestock facilities in Georgia must meet all interstate requirements except where a reciprocal agreement exists with other states.

(3) All non-traditional livestock must be individually identified by an approved official USDA back tag and a USDA National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES) ear tag, official USDA 840 Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) ear tag, ISO compliant microchip, or method approved by the State Veterinarian.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-6-.09

O.C.G.A. §§ 4-4-64, 4-4-67.

Original Rule entitled "Veterinary Services" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Non-traditional Livestock Movement Through Auction Markets" adopted. F. Aug. 10, 2018; eff. Aug. 30, 2018.