Mich. Admin. Code R. 287.709 - Prevention and suppression of tuberculosis in poultry

Rule 9.

(1) If tuberculous infected poultry, confirmed by histopathology or culture, are found in any flock, the entire flock may be considered as infected.

(2) An owner of tuberculous infected poultry shall handle and dispose of his or her flock in a manner approved by the director.

(3) Poultry houses, facilities, and premises that have housed tuberculous poultry shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by the owner or agent, under the supervision of the director, immediately after disposition of the diseased flock.

(4) The director may allow for the use of a USDA-approved tuberculin test for the purpose of freeing the flock from infection.

(5) Poultry from infected flocks shall not be disposed of without permission from the director.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 287.709

1994 AACS