345 IAC 1-2.5-2 Definitions

Sec. 2. The definitions in IC 15-17-2 and the following definitions apply throughout this rule: (1) "Board" means the Indiana state board of animal health appointed under IC 15-17-3. (2) "Designated person" means a person designated by the state veterinarian, by virtue of their: (A) education; (B) training; (C) licensing; (D) experience; or (E) position; as qualified to conduct specific activities under this rule. (3) "Game birds" means domesticated fowl such as: (A) pheasants; (B) partridge; (C) quail; (D) grouse; and (E) guineas; but not doves and pigeons. (4) "Livestock" has the meaning set forth in IC 15-17-2-47. (5) "Poultry" means domesticated fowl, including the following: (A) Chickens. (B) Turkeys. (C) Ostriches. (D) Emus. (E) Rheas. (F) Cassowaries. (G) Waterfowl. (H) Game birds. The term does not include doves and pigeons. (6) "Premises" means an identifiable physical location that represents a unique and describable geographic entity where activity affecting the health or traceability of animals may occur. (7) "Premises identification number" means a nationally unique number assigned by the state veterinarian to a livestock production unit that is, in the judgment of the state veterinarian, a geographically distinct location from other premises. (8) "State veterinarian" means the state veterinarian appointed by the board under IC 15-17-4 and any authorized agents. (9) "USDA" means the United States Department of Agriculture. (10) "Waterfowl" means domesticated fowl that normally swim, such as ducks and geese.