Tuberculosis Tests

Official tests for tuberculosis will be conducted only by persons authorized by the Administrator, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)/Veterinary Services (VS). (7-1-26) 01. Authorized Person. The Administrator may authorize state or federal animal health officials, or accredited veterinarians to perform official tuberculin tests. (3-31-22) 02. Tuberculin Test Interpretation. The injection site on each animal shall be palpated by the authorized person that administered the tuberculin injection. The Administrator may grant variances from Subsection 023.02 on a case by case basis. (3-31-22)