Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 2. Agriculture |
Agency 5. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
Chapter 195. Prevention and Control of Avian Influenza in the Live-Bird Marketing System |
Section 100. Distribution unit bird testing and recordkeeping
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Distribution units shall verify bird identification and AI test-negative status of birds. Distribution units shall provide documentation and certification of a negative test for AI with each delivery of birds to a LBM.
Distribution units shall maintain records of bird pickups and deliveries for 12 months after distribution to the LBM. These records shall include copies of negative AI test results, dates of pickup and delivery, location of origin, species, numbers of birds, and farm premises location that includes lot identification. In addition, distribution units shall keep records of C&D of premises and conveyances for 12 months after distribution of the birds to the LBM. A copy of the records form may be obtained from the State Veterinarian.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. August 21, 2006.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-6023 of the Code of Virginia.