S.C. Code Regs. § § 27-1042

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 27-1042 - Facilities for Handling Livestock and for Cleaning and Disinfecting the Daily Sales Barn

(A) Facilities--Proper facilities for handling livestock shall consist of suitable pens in sufficient numbers for holding species of livestock apart and separate. Separate pens shall be provided for livestock which may be suspected of being infected with or exposed to a contagious disease.

(B) Restraint of Livestock for Examination--A satisfactory chute, holding pens and other facilities necessary shall be available to restrain livestock for the purpose of examining, treating, testing and immunizing against contagious or infectious diseases.

(C) Facilities for the Daily Sales Barn Veterinarian--Facilities shall be provided as necessary for the use of the Sales Barn Veterinarian in the conduct of his official duties.

(D) Cleaning and Disinfection--The premises, including yards, pens, alleys, and chutes shall be cleaned and disinfected in an approved manner that the State Veterinarian shall deem necessary.

(E) Drainage--All areas in the Daily Sales Barn shall be properly drained.

(F) Bedding--Bedding or the type of bedding shall be optional.

S.C. Code Regs. § 27-1042