2 Miss. Code. R. 101-2-17-108 - Collection of Samples

1. In the country or point of origin: Only the veterinarians who are approved, and accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture, or their employees, are authorized to collect blood samples for the purpose of conducting tests for Brucellosis. The accredited veterinarian is responsible for all acts of his employees engaged in Brucellosis testing. The Mississippi Board of Animal Health shall not be responsible for any fees for testing.

2. At Livestock Markets: Only veterinarians who are approved, and accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture, or their employees, are authorized to collect blood samples for the purpose of conducting tests for Brucellosis. The accredited veterinarian is responsible for all acts of his employees engaged in Brucellosis testing. The Mississippi Board of Animal Health shall not be responsible for any fees for testing.

3. At Slaughter Plants:

a. Veterinarians, authorized slaughter plant employees or regularly employed representatives of the Mississippi Board of Animal Health or the United States Department of Agriculture are authorized to collect blood samples for the purpose of conducting tests for Brucellosis.

b. the slaughter plant is responsible for mailing blood samples and records to the designated state lab within 24 hours following collection.

4. Conducting Official Test: The following person or facilities are authorized to conduct the B.B.A. card test:

a. Veterinarian approved by the Mississippi Board of Animal Health and the United States Department of Agriculture.

b. Regularly employed and authorized representatives of the Mississippi Board of Animal Health or the United States Department of Agriculture.

c. Other individuals approved by the Mississippi Board of Animal Health and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Notes

2 Miss. Code. R. 101-2-17-108

Miss. Code Ann. § 69-15-3.

ADOPTED JANUARY 6, 1982, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1982.