Claims not allowed.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

Claims for compensation for animals destroyed because of brucellosis shall not be allowed if any of the following circumstances exist: (a) If the claimant has failed to comply with any of the requirements of this part. (b) If the existence of brucellosis in the animal was determined based on the results of an official test, as defined in § 78.1 of this chapter, and specific instructions for the administration of the official test had not previously been issued to the individual performing the test by APHIS and the State animal health official. (c) If all cattle, bison, and swine eligible for testing in the claimant's herd have not been tested for brucellosis under APHIS or State supervision. (d) If the animals are: (1) Barrows or gilts maintained for feeding purposes; or (2) Spayed heifers or steers, unless the steers are work oxen, or unless the spayed heifers or steers are unweaned animals in a herd approved for depopulation in accordance with § 51.3 of this part. (e) If the animals are classified as reactors and are unofficial vaccinates, unless there is either a record of a negative official test made not less than 30 days following the date of unofficial vaccination or unless other APHIS approved tests show the unofficial vaccinates are affected with virulent Brucella. (f) If there is substantial evidence that the owner or his agent has in any way been responsible for any unlawful or improper attempt to obtain indemnity funds for such animal. (g) If, at the time of test

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 51.9