Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.04.26.610

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 02.04.26.610 - DEFINITIONS

In addition to the definitions found in Idaho Code sections 25-239 and 25-1721, the following definitions apply in the interpretation and enforcement of Subchapter B only:

01.Accredited Veterinarian. A veterinarian approved by the Administrator and the USDA/APHIS/VS, in accordance with the provisions of Tile 9, Part 161, Code of Federal Regulations, to perform functions of State-Federal animal disease control programs.
02.Approved Slaughter Establishment. A USDA inspected slaughter establishment where ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections are conducted by USDA inspectors.
03.Brucellosis. An infectious disease of animals and humans caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella.
04.Cattle. All domestic bovidae, including domestic bison.
05.Domestic Bison. All animals in the genus Bison owned by a person.
06.Domestic Cervidae. Elk, fallow deer, and reindeer owned by a person.
07.Epithelioma of the Eye. Carcinoma of the eye of cattle commonly known as cancer eye.
08.Federal Animal Health Official. An employee of USDA/APHIS/VS who is authorized to perform animal health activities.
09.Herd. Any group of livestock maintained on common ground, or two (2) or more groups of livestock under common ownership or supervision that are geographically separated from other groups but can have an interchange or movement without regard to health status.
10.Interstate Movement. Movements of livestock from Idaho into any other state, territory or the District of Columbia or from any other state, territory or the District of Columbia into Idaho.
11.Livestock. Cattle, domestic bison, swine, horses, mules, asses, domestic cervidae, sheep, goats, camelids, and ratites.
12.Lump Jaw. A condition known as actinomycosis or actinobacillosis in cattle.
13.Official Ear Tag. An APHIS approved identification ear tag conforming to an alphanumeric national uniform ear tagging system, that provides unique identification for each animal.
14.Official Individual Identification. Official USDA approved ear tag, USDA back tag, registration tattoo, or identification approved by the Administrator.
15.Official Vaccination Ear Tag. An APHIS approved identification ear tag conforming to the alphanumeric national uniform ear tagging system that provides unique identification for each animal.
16.Operator. The person who has authority to manage or direct a public livestock market.
17.Owner. The person who owns or has financial control of a public livestock market.
18.Restraint. The confinement of livestock in a chute, or other device, for the purpose of efficiently, effectively, and safely inspecting, treating, vaccinating, or testing.
19.State Animal Health Official. The Administrator, or his designee, responsible for disease control and eradication activities.
20.Tuberculosis. An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by Mycobacterium bovis.
21.USDA Back Tag. A back tag issued by APHIS that conforms to the eight (8) character alphanumeric National Back Tagging System and that provides unique identification for each animal.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.04.26.610

Effective March 15, 2022