Laboratories

Biological samples tested for brucellosis shall be tested only by official state-federal animal health laboratories or by persons authorized by the Administrator, and USDA/VS. (3-31-22) 01. Blood, Milk, Tissue, or Other Samples. All biologic samples shall be collected and tested in accordance with the UM&R for that species. (3-31-22) 02. Authorized Persons. Qualified persons, approved by the Administrator conducting serologic tests IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 02.04.20 Department of Agriculture Rules Governing Brucellosis Section 024 Page 6 for brucellosis at facilities other than official state-federal animal health laboratories must promptly submit all samples to an approved laboratory for confirmation of test results. (7-1-26) 03. Retest of Reactors. A request to retest a reactor animal may be submitted by the owner to the Administrator within three days (3) days of being notified of the initial herd blood test results. The request shall be based on sound epidemiologic evidence, and all animals shall remain under herd quarantine. Approved requests shall be performed at the owner’s expense. (7-1-26) 04. Reclassification of Reactors. Any reclassification of reactor animals shall be in accordance with the UM&R for that species. (3-31-22)