Rule 901:1-5-10. Designation of area as validated brucellosis free

119.03 The department of agriculture may designate an area as validated brucellosis-free for a three year period if: (A) Each breeding herd in the area qualifies under one of the following: (1) Two negative herd tests, in which all breeding swine six months of age and over are tested, within the eighteen-month period prior to the date validation is requested for the area; or (2) Negative herd status established by market swine testing, each year for not less than three years, of ten percent of the breeding swine in the herd, or a minimum of one animal, whichever is greater; (B) Not more than three percent of the herds, or one herd, whichever is greater, was found to be infected during the eighteen-month qualification period, and infected herds found during the qualification period were held in quarantine until freed of brucellosis. Last updated April 30, 2026 at 8:44 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: – Amplifies: – Five Year Review Date: