Ill. Admin. Code tit. 8 § 85.55

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 85.55 - Scrapie in Sheep and Goats

a) The Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules (USDA, AHPIS 91-55-066, effective June 1, 2005) is the basis of the scrapie program within the State, except where modified by this Part.

b) No sheep or goats that are known to be from an infected or source herd or flock, or considered to be suspect or high risk animals, and no progeny of sheep or goats known to be from an infected or source herd or flock shall be transported or moved into or within the State of Illinois, except as provided for in this Part. Any sheep or goat entering Illinois from a USDA Pilot Project Herd or Flock must be approved for import by the Department and be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

c) Scrapie monitored herds or flocks may be established and maintained in accordance with the Scrapie Flock Certification Program Standards.

d) When a herd or flock has been designated as an infected or source herd or flock, the herd or flock will be placed under quarantine and will remain under quarantine until the herd or flock has been depopulated, enters into the Scrapie Flock Certification Program, or develops an approved herd or flock plan. No animals will be allowed to move from the quarantined herd or flock except for slaughter, research, medical treatment or examination, and must be accompanied by VS Form 1-27.

e) Any animal that has been determined to be a high risk animal will be restricted to the herd or flock and cannot be moved from the herd or flock unless accompanied by VS Form 1-27 and moved only for medical treatment or research or directly to slaughter.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 8, § 85.55

Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 16582, effective October 9, 2006