LAC 76:V.105. Pen-Reared Bobwhite Health Certification Procedures

A. The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (LVMDL) will perform health evaluations on the sample of live pen-reared bobwhites. A 5 percent sample, not to be less than five birds, must be delivered (shipped or otherwise) live with the completed Batch Case History Form to the LVMDL on Mondays by 9 a.m. at least five but not more than 10 working days prior to the field trial. Testing requires five working days. B. Items tested for include but are not limited to: 1. Avian Pox; 2. Capillaria; 3. Coccidia; 4. Cryptosporidia; 5. Ectoparasites; 6. Hetarakis spp.; 7. Histomoniasis; 8. Mycoplasma gallisepticum; 9. Pullorum; 10. Typhoid. C. Any positive tests (except nonpathenogenic ectoparasites) will result in the rejection of the use of that batch of birds. No trial utilizing pen-reared bobwhites can be conducted without health certification. Failure of samples to pass certification will result in the postponement (cancellation) of a trial. D. The fee for the diagnostic test is $27 per five birds ($5.40 each) and is payable to the LVMDL in advance. E. Mailing Address and Telephone. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, Box 16570-A, Baton Rouge, LA 70893, (225) 346-3193. F. Location. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, LSU Campus, Baton Rouge, (Corner of South Stadium and River Road).