Kan. Admin. Regs. § 9-7-15 - Ratites

(a) Each ratite imported into Kansas shall be accompanied by an official health certificate or a certificate of veterinary inspection signed by a licensed veterinarian on a form approved by the livestock commissioner, unless the ratite is moved directly to one of the following locations:

(1) to an approved state or federally inspected livestock market;

(2) to an approved state or federally inspected slaughter establishment; or

(3) to property in the state of Kansas from property located not more than 20 miles outside of the state of Kansas, if both properties are owned by the same person or entity.

(b) Each ratite that the owner intends to sell or to use for the purpose of breeding or exhibition shall be identified individually by an implanted microchip or some other method approved by the livestock commissioner. The following information shall be written on the health certificate or the certificate of veterinary inspection:

(1) the microchip manufacturer's name;

(2) the microchip number; and

(3) the location of the microchip.

(c) Each ratite imported for the purpose of slaughter or feeding that has a microchip implant shall be identified individually by the following information on an official health certificate:

(1) the microchip manufacturer's name;

(2) the microchip number; and

(3) the implant location.

(d) For the purposes of this regulation, the term "ratite" shall include the following:

(1) ostriches;

(2) emus;

(3) rheas;

(4) cassowaries; and

(5) kiwis.

Notes

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 9-7-15

Authorized by K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 47-607 and 47-607d; implementing K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 47-607 and K.S.A. 47-610; effective Jan. 23, 1998.