Quarantine Pens

A quarantine pen or pens shall be provided at all public livestock markets and such pens used only to hold animals affected with, or suspected of being affected with a contagious or infectious disease. The pens shall comply with the following requirements: (7-1-26) 01. Hard Surface. Hard surfaced with concrete or similar impervious material in good repair; and (3-15-22) 02. Feed and Water. Adequate feed and clean water facilities that are completely separate from all other livestock; and (3-15-22) 03. Signage. Identified with the word “QUARANTINE” in red letters, not less than four (4) inches high, on a white background on the pen gate; and (3-15-22) 04. Cleaning and Disinfection. Cleaned and disinfected no later than the day following date of sale; and (3-15-22) 05. Fence Construction. Solid fences, constructed by boards or other material approved by the Administrator, and be a minimum of five and one-half (5 ½) feet high; and (3-15-22) 06. Drainage. Drainage shall not be onto adjoining pens, restraint facilities or alleys. (3-15-22) 731. -- 749. (RESERVED)