Minnesota Administrative Rules

1721.0180 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For the purposes of parts 1721.0180 to 1721.0220, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2.

Swine production system.

"Swine production system" means a swine production enterprise that consists of multiple sites of production such as sow herds, nursery herds, and finishing herds between which swine move while remaining under the control of a single owner or a group of contractually connected owners. "Swine production system" does not include slaughter plants or livestock markets.

Subp. 3.

Swine production system health plan.

"Swine production system health plan" means a written agreement developed for a swine production system designed to maintain the health of the swine and detect signs of communicable disease. The plan must be approved by an official of the swine production system, the swine production system accredited veterinarians, an APHIS representative, and the board. The plan must be developed to meet the requirements for interstate movement of swine in Code of Federal Regulations, title 9, part 71.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 35.03

History:

37 SR 1396

Published Electronically:

April 4, 2013