Iowa Code r. 571-104.6 - Surveillance procedures

For cervid herds enrolled in this mandatory certification program, surveillance procedures shall include the following:

(1) Slaughter establishments. All slaughtered Cervidae over six months of age must have brain tissue and other appropriate tissues submitted at slaughter and examined for CWD by an approved laboratory. These tissue samples will be obtained by the department or accredited veterinarian on the premises at the time of slaughter.

(2) Cervid herds. All cervid herds must be under continuous surveillance for CWD as defined in the CCWDSI program.

Notes

Iowa Code r. 571-104.6