Procedures for and interstate movement to necropsy and slaughter.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

(a) (2) If, upon necropsy, a captive cervid is found without evidence of (3) Reactors, suspects, and exposed captive cervids may be slaughtered only at a recognized slaughtering establishment, as defined in § 77.20. (b) (i) The classification of the captive cervid (reactor, suspect, or exposed); (ii) The reactor eartag number or, for suspects and exposed captive cervids, the official eartag or other approved identification number; (iii) The owner's name and address; (iv) The origin and destination of the captive cervids; (v) The number of captive cervids covered by the permit; and (vi) The purpose of the movement. (2) (i) Branded with the letter “T” high on the left hip near the tailhead and at least 5 by 5 centimeters (2 by 2 inches) in size; or (ii) Permanently identified by the letters “TB” tattooed legibly in the left ear, sprayed on the left ear with yellow paint, and either accompanied directly to necropsy or slaughter by an APHIS or State representative or moved directly to necropsy or slaughter in a vehicle closed with official seals. Such official seals must be applied and removed by an APHIS representative, State representative, accredited veterinarian, or an individual authorized for this purpose by an APHIS representative. (3) (i) Branded with the letter “S” high on the left hip near the tailhead and at least 5 by 5 centimeters (2 by 2 inches) in size; or (ii) Either accompanied directly to necropsy or slaughter by an APHIS or State representative or moved directl

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 77.40