Definitions

The following definitions apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter. (3-31-22) 01. Approved Feedlot. A feedlot approved by the ISDA Administrator of the Division of Animal Industries (Administrator) to feed female cattle and domestic bison, which have not been officially vaccinated against brucellosis. (7-1-26) 02. Brucellosis Herd Management Plan. A written document outlining management practices a livestock producer will take to minimize the exposure of cattle or domestic bison to brucellosis. The herd management plan shall be valid when signed by the owner and the State Veterinarian or his designee. (3-31-22) 03. Cattle. All bovidae, including domestic bison, owned by a person. (7-1-26) 04. Commuter Herd. A herd of cattle or domestic bison that moves from Idaho to another state pursuant to the provisions of IDAPA 02.04.21. (7-1-26) 05. Designated Surveillance Area (DSA). An area of Idaho, as ordered by the director or his designee, where brucellosis positive wildlife are known or believed to exist and where commingling of wildlife and livestock may lead to transmission of brucellosis from wildlife to livestock. (7-1-26) 06. Domestic Cervidae. Elk, fallow deer and reindeer that are owned by a person. (3-31-22) 07. Exposed. Animals that have had contact with other animals, herds, or materials that have been determined to be infected with or affected by Brucella. (3-31-22) 08. Infected Animals or Herds. Animals that are classified as reactors by the designated brucellosis epidemiologist or herds that contain one or more reactor animals. (3-31-22) 09. Official Identification. The unique individual electronic identification of cattle, domestic bison, swine, or domestic cervidae in accordance with these rules. (7-1-26) 10. Official Vaccinate. A bovine or domestic bison female that was inoculated, in accordance with these rules and the Brucellosis Uniform Methods and Rules (UM&R), with an approved Brucella vaccine. (7-1-26) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 02.04.20 Department of Agriculture Rules Governing Brucellosis Section 020 Page 5 11. Parturient. Visibly prepared to give birth or within two (2) weeks before giving birth. (3-31-22) 12. Postparturient. Having already given birth. (3-31-22) 13. Premises. The ground, area, buildings, corrals, and equipment utilized to keep, hold, or maintain animals. (3-31-22) 14. Re-Identification of Official Vaccinates. The identification of female cattle or other animals which have been officially vaccinated and identified, as provided in this chapter, and which have lost the official identification device or the tattoo has faded to the extent that it cannot be discerned. (3-31-22) 15. Restricted Movement Permit. A VS Form 1-27, or other document approved by the Administrator for movement of reactor or exposed animals in commerce. (3-31-22) 16. State/Federal Animal Health Laboratory. The official laboratory in Idaho that is approved by the Administrator and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)/Veterinary Services (VS), to conduct serologic and bacteriologic tests to detect Brucella. (7-1-26) 17. Swine. All animals in the family suidae, owned by a person. (7-1-26) 18. Test Eligible. Unless otherwise specifically provided in these rules, all sexually intact cattle and domestic bison twelve (12) months of age and over, and all parturient, and postparturient cattle and domestic bison regardless of age. (3-31-22) 011. -- 019. (RESERVED)