Section 30084 - Reporting of Tests Results, Physical Examinations, Illnesses, Deaths(a) A written summary report by the attending veterinarian of the results of all tests, physical examinations, etc., performed shall be made to the department in writing over a signature of the attending veterinarian.(b) Deaths or illnesses in quarantined animals shall be immediately reported to the attending veterinarian and then to the Department without delay. Dead animals shall be handled as biohazardous medical waste and kept under refrigeration pending necropsy instructions by the attending veterinarian. A necropsy shall be conducted under strict infection control precautions by the attending veterinarian or otherwise qualified pathologist, and adequate specimens shall be obtained for diagnostic laboratory examination to determine the cause of illness or death. Following necropsy, the carcass shall be handled and disposed of as biohazardous waste.(c) Records shall be maintained by the quarantine facility for a two-year period and shall be available for department examination upon request.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 30084
1. Repealer and new subsection (b) and new NOTE filed 4-28-94; operative 5-30-94 (Register 94, No. 17). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208 and 25990.5, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25990.5, 25994.3 and 25994.5, Health and Safety Code.
1. Repealer and new subsection (b) and new Note filed 4-28-94; operative 5-30-94 (Register 94, No. 17).