Section 160. Production unit sanitation and biosecurity requirements

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A production unit shall keep its unit, conveyances, bird-holding devices, and other equipment clean and sanitary.

A written biosecurity protocol approved by the State Veterinarian shall be developed and practiced by the production unit.

Production units shall have state-approved equipment available for C&D of premises, conveyances, and crates. Production units shall maintain records of downtime and C&D for 12 months after distribution of the birds in the live-bird marketing system.

Production units shall notify the State Veterinarian of dates and times of scheduled pickups by distribution units at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled pickups.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 22, Issue 25, eff. August 21, 2006.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-6023 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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