Minnesota Administrative Rules

1721.0170 BOVINE BRUCELLOSIS.

Subpart 1.

Vaccination.

Brucella abortus vaccine must be administered by an accredited veterinarian. Vaccine must be administered by the method and dosage described by the manufacturer or the board. Brucella abortus vaccine may be administered to female dairy and beef cattle while they are from four to 12 months of age. Adult vaccination may be permitted upon application and permission from the board.

Subp. 2.

Reports.

Complete reports of vaccinations must be submitted to the board within 14 days of the vaccination on forms supplied by the board.

Subp. 3.

Animal identification.

Vaccinated cattle must be officially identified as directed by the board. Cattle must not be retattooed with the vaccination tattoo unless a veterinarian obtains a permit from the board. Permits may be issued if the cattle have the same identification as at the time of vaccination and the vaccination report is available.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 35.03

History:

37 SR 1396

Published Electronically:

April 4, 2013