To clarify definitions, requirements, exemptions, and limitations for admission of animals for exhibition. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the state’s animal health protection strategy.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5C-4.0015Definitions

5C-4.0016Applications, Cards, Forms, Other Official Documents Required and Fees

5C-4.0017General Requirements, Exemptions and Limitations

5C-4.002Cattle or Bison

5C-4.003Swine

5C-4.004Poultry, Domestic Fowl and Ratites

5C-4.005Goats or Sheep

5C-4.008Horses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify definitions, requirements, exemptions, and limitations for admission of animals for exhibition. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the state’s animal health protection strategy.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule will clarify definitions to match statutory language and will update and clarify the requirements, exemptions, and limitations for admission of animals for exhibitions purposes.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(15), (23), 585.002(4), (5), 585.08(2), (2)(a), 585.145(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(15), 570.36(1), (2), (4), 585.003, 585.08(1), (2)(a), (3), 585.145, (1), (2), 585.16 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Dr. Michael Short, State Veterinarian/Division Director, [phone]; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

5C-4.0015 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the definitions in Section 585.01, F.S., and the following definitions shall apply:

(1) Accredited Tuberculosis-Free Herd. As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C.

(2) Accredited Tuberculosis-Free State or Zone. As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C.

(3)(1) Accredited Veterinarian. As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C. A veterinarian licensed in the state of origin and accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA, APHIS) to perform certain functions of the federal and cooperative-state-federal programs in accordance with the provisions of Title 9 Code of Federal Regulations 9 CFR §161.1 (JAN 2018), which is hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10035

(2) Animal(s). This term shall includes: Domestic Animals as defined herein and be as defined in Section 585.01(10), F.S., which provides that the term “animal” shall include wild or game animals whenever necessary to effectively control or eradicate dangerous transmissible diseases or pets which threaten the agricultural interests of the state.

(4) Approved Livestock Facility. As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C.

(3) renumbered (5) No change.

(4) Commercial Production Swine. Swine that have been subjected to and found negative on their most recent annual brucellosis and pseudorabies tests and have been continuously managed with adequate facilities and practices to prevent exposure to any transitional or feral swine and so recognized by state animal health officials.

(5) “Domestic animal”. shall include any equine, or bovine, animal, goat, sheep, swine, domestic cat, dog, poultry, ostrich, emu, rhea, or other domesticated beast or bird.

(6) Certified Brucellosis-Free State or Area. As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C.

(7) Certified Brucellosis-Free Herd. As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C.

(8) Classified Brucellosis-Class A State or Area. As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C.

(9) Department. As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C.

(10) Electronic Official Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (ECVI). An electronic certificate provided by USDA Veterinary Services Process Streamlining System or a third-party vendor approved by the United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) ECVI Data Standards Subcommittee and issued by licensed and Accredited Veterinarians in Animal’s state of origin.

(11)(6) Exhibition. Any Fair premises allowing the displaying or presenting of livestock or poultry to the general public for an animal Eexhibit or animal show at an event sponsored by the state or county.

(12) Fair(s). Annual public Fair as defined in F.S. 616.001, that exhibits Domestic Animals.

(13)(7) No change.

(8) Horse. Any horse, mule, ass, zebra or other equidae.

(14)(9) No. change.

(10) “Livestock.” means grazing animals, such as cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats, other hoofed animals, ostriches, emus, and rheas which are raised for private use or commercial purposes.

(15)(11) Market Class. An Exhibition class consisting of finished fed aAnimals. that are isolated and housed seperately from all Animals not designated for slaughter immediately following the exhibition.

(16)(12) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI). As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C. A legible record or certificate made on an official form from the state of origin, or from the USDA, or a Department-approved electronic format, issued and signed by a veterinarians licensed and accredited in the state of origin for the purpose of certifying the Official Individual Identification, test requirements, and health status of specific Animals for movement, Eexhibition, and other designated purposes.

(17)(13) Official Individual Identification. As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C. An individual Animal identification that uniquely identifies the Animal, the owner, the premises where the Animal was identified and the state in which the Official Individual Identification was applied and:

(a) For Cattle:

1. Is approved by the United States Department of Agriculture in accordance with 9 C.F.R. §86.4(a)(1) (2013), as incorporated in Rule 5C-31.006, F.A.C.; or 

2. Is submitted to and verified by the Department as meeting the requirements for Official Individual Identification such that state officials can determine the herd in which the Animal was officially identified.

(b)  For Livestock Other than Cattle:

1. Tattoos and registered brands such as ear, tail-web or flank tattoos, breed registration tattoos when accompanied by breed registration papers; or an official breed registration brand when accompanied by a brand registration certificate;

2. Official leg or wing bands for poultry;

3. Color digital images or notarized color photographs of the Animal, signed by an Accredited Veterinarian; or

4. Implanted electronic chips with a unique number that is recorded in a single, central database.

(18)(14) Official Ttest. A test conducted by a licensed and Accredited Veterinarian with a method approved by Department rules for the specific disease and aAnimal species.

(19) Owner. The Owner of the animal or herd or the Owner’s authorized agent.

(20) Pseudorabies. A contagious, infectious herpesvirus, causing communicable disease of Livestock and other Animals also known as Aujeszky’s disease or mad itch.

(21) Recognized Slaughtering Establishment. As defined in Rule 5C-3.001, F.A.C.

(22) Swine Brucellosis. An infectious bacterial disease caused by Brucella suis (B. suis) biovars 1 or 3, most frequently affecting swine but able to cause disease in other animals and humans.

(23) Terminal Swine Show. An exhibition Market Class consisting of swine that are isolated and housed separately from all other animals and designated for slaughter only channels.

(15) Poultry, Domestic Fowl or Ratites. Chickens, turkeys, quail, pheasants, chukars, peafowl, guineas, ratites (limited to ostriches, emus and rheas) and waterfowl that are propagated or maintained for commercial or breeding purposes.

(16) Segregated. To maintain a Group of Animals separate from another Group of Animals in such a manner as to prevent physical contact between Animals of the two Groups.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–New 1-19-95, Amended 6-4-95, 6-21-06, 2-19-14, 11-21-18, _________.

 

5C-4.0016 Applications, Cards, Forms, Other Official Documents Required and Fees.

(1) USDA. The Equine Infectious Anemia Laboratory Test VS Form 10-11 (DEC 2020 MARCH2014),. is an An official USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Service (VS) form required for submitting samples and reporting results of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) tests. Equine Infectious Anemia Laboratory Test VS Form 10-11 (DEC 2020 MARCH2014), as incorporated in subsection 5C-18.001(10), F.A.C. is hereby incorporated by reference and can be found online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10036.

(2) OCVI. Florida-licensed and Accredited Veterinarians may obtain the following OCVIs through the Department: Division.

(a) Official Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI). These certificates are provided only to Florida-licensed Accredited Veterinarians may be obtained as provided in subparagraph 5C-4.0016(2)(a)1., F.A.C. Depending on species and purpose (sale or movement), the following are Florida-recognized OCVIs:

1. renumbered (a) No change.

2. renumbered (b) No change.

(c) Florida-licensed and Accredited Veterinarians may obtain OCVIs through Electronic Official Certificates of Veterinary Inspection.

(b) Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 08/18 is incorporated by reference in subsection 5C-3.003(5), F.A.C., is an official card provided by the Department to the Horse owner, which certifies the existence of an official negative EIA test within the previous 12 months and a valid Florida Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for interstate movement for exhibition purposes in states which accept the card. The document is valid for six (6) months provided the conditions in paragraphs 5C-3.003(5)(a)-(f), F.A.C., are met. The Equine Interstate Passport Card is not acceptable for change of ownership purposes. It may be applied for by submitting an Application for Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09219 Rev. 12/09, to the Division with the associated fee of $15.00 for the first equine and $5.00 for each additional equine on the same application. Application for Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09219 Rev. 12/09 is incorporated by reference in paragraph 5C-3.003(5)(e), F.A.C.

(3)(c) Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09160 Rev. 08/18, is an official document provided by the Department to the Equine Horse Oowner to show proof of a negative EIA test within the previous 12 months, for purposes other than change of ownership. The document is valid for 12 months from the date the blood was drawn and is renewable annually with an associated fee of $5.00 per application (Card). The Negative EIA Test Verification Card may be applied for by submitting the Application for Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09206 Rev. 10/05. Negative EIA Test Verification Card FDACS-09160 Rev. 08/18 is hereby incorporated by reference and can be found online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10037.

Application for Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09206 Rev. 10/05 is hereby incorporated by reference and can be found online at  http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10038.

(d) Equine Event Extension, FDACS-09051 Rev. 03/06, an official document provided by the Department to the Horse owner, which certifies the existence of an official negative EIA test within the previous 12 months and a valid Florida Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Equine Event Extension, FDACS-09051 Rev. 03/06 is incorporated by reference in subsection 5C-3.003(5), F.A.C. The document is valid for six (6) months provided the conditions in paragraphs 5C-3.003(5)(a)-(f), F.A.C., are met. It may be applied for by submitting the Application for Equine Event Extension, FDACS-09078 Rev. 09/17, to the Division as referred to in subsection 5C-3.003(5), F.A.C., with the associated fee of $10.00 for the first equine and $5.00 for each additional equine on the application: Application for Equine Event Extension, FDACS-09078 Rev. 09/17, is hereby incorporated by reference in paragraph 5C-3.003(5)(e), F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 585.002(4), (5), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–New 6-21-06, Amended 11-21-18,_________.

 

5C-4.0017 General Requirements, Exemptions and Limitations.

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. Animals presented for Eexhibition purposes in Florida, unless specifically exempted, must be accompanied by an OCVI issued by a veterinarian accredited in the state of origin.

(a) The OCVI must be complete including the breed, sex, and registration number, and, if applicable, the Official Individual Identification of each aAnimal.

(b) Results of a specific test requirement or herd accreditation, certification or validation number for each aAnimal must be recorded on the OCVI with the date of the test or herd accreditation, certification or validation.

(2) Expiration of Required OCVI.

(a) For Florida-origin aAnimals, an OCVI is valid for 90 days from the date of issue; or until the expiration date of any required tests, whichever is the earliest date.

(b) For aAnimals imported into Florida for Eexhibition purposes only, the OCVI is valid for 30 days., except that, for an equine imported into Florida using a current Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 07/05, or equivalent from the state of origin signed by the State Veterinarian or chief animal health official, the OCVI will be extended to the date of expiration of the Equine Interstate Passport Card or its equivalent of the state of origin.

(3) Exemption to Required OCVI. An OCVI is not required for Animals originating in Florida and entered in Market Classes provided that Animals are Segregated from other Animals and the pens are occupied only by the Animals in a Market Class. Pens used for Market Classes must not be reused until after cleaning and disinfecting.

(3)(4) Inspection Required. Prior to immediate acceptance at an Eexhibition, all animals presented for Eexhibition must be made available for inspection visually inspected by an Authorized Representative for:

(a) through (c) No change.

(4)(5) Animals Rejected for Exhibition.

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Any Animal which is suspected of having or showing clinical signs of dangerous transmissible, contagious or infectious disease on visual inspection, or any Animal which is known to be exposed to such diseases must be:

1. Immediately withdrawn from Eexhibition and returned to the place of origin, or

2. Examined at the owner’s expense, by a Florida-licensed Accredited Veterinarian at the Owner’s expense within 24 hours, who certifies by a signed, written statement, that the Animal is free of dangerous transmissible, contagious or infectious diseases and pests. The Accredited Veterinarian’s examination must take place within 24 hours of the initial inspection by the Authorized Representative.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(15), 585.003, 585.08(1), (2)(a), 585.145(1), (2), 585.16, 585.162 FS. History–New 6-21-06, Amended 10-17-18, ________.

 

5C-4.002 Cattle or Bison.

(1) OCVI Required.

(a) Florida-origin cattle or bison moved for Eexhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 90 days prior to Eexhibition.

(b) Cattle or bison imported from other states for Eexhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 30 days prior to Eexhibition.

(2) Official Identification Required. All cattle or bison entered for Exhibition purposes, including Market Class Animals, must have an Official Individual Identification. If the breed registry and brand or tattoo are used to complete the identification requirements, then the breed registry number and brand or tattoo must be listed on the OCVI accompanying the Animal to Exhibition Test or Certification Required.

(3) Testing Requirements.

(a) Tuberculosis.

1. Florida-origin cattle or bison may be entered for Eexhibition without a tuberculin test.

2. Dairy Cattle. Imported Ddairy cattle imported into Florida, may be entered for Eexhibition provided they have:

a. a negative caudal fold tuberculin skin test within 60 days prior to the date of the Eexhibition, or;

b. originate except that, dairy cattle from an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free Herd in an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free State or Zone. and as defined in Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication, APHIS 91-45-011 (Jan.2005) and originating in Tuberculosis-Free States, are exempt from this test requirement. Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication, APHIS 91-45-011 (Jan.2005) is hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10086.

3. Beef Cattle. Imported Bbeef cattle or bison imported into Florida may be entered for Eexhibition provided they have:

a. without a negative caudal fold tuberculin skin test within 60 days prior to the date of the Exhibition or; provided;

b. they originate from an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free Herd or State. States or Herds. Otherwise, they must meet the requirements in subparagraph 5C-4.002(2)(a)2., F.A.C.

(b) Brucellosis.

1. Test Required. Cattle or bison, six (6) months of age or older, must have evidence of a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to the date of Eexhibition.

2. Exemption from Required Brucellosis Test.

a. No change.

b. Cattle or bison originating from,

(I) a Certified Brucellosis-Free Herd. as defined in 9 CFR §78.1 (JAN 2018), which is hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10040, or a Brucellosis Class Free State or Area which when certified, Tthe OCVI must show the certified herd number and the date of the last herd certification test, or; and

(II) a Classified Brucellosis-Free State or Area, or;

(III)c. Cattle or bison from non-quarantined herds originating from a Classified Brucellosis-Class A State or Area provided that the cattle are under 18 months of age.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(15), 570.36(1), (2), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–Amended 7-25-66, 11-15-67, 1-1-70, 7-1-71, 9-1-72, 8-7-77, 8-8-79, 9-30-80, 6-26-83, Formerly 5C-4.02, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-21-06, 11-21-18, ________.

 

5C-4.003 Swine.

(1) OCVI Required.

(a) Florida origin Sswine for exhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 90 days prior to presentation for Eexhibition.

(b) Swine imported for Eexhibition must comply with the importation requirements set forth in Rule 5C-3.007, F.A.C. An OCVI is required for Exhibition and must be dated within 30 days of entry.

(2) Identification. All swine, entered for Exhibition purposes, including Market Class swine in a Terminal Swine Show, must have Official Individual Identification.

(3)(2) Tests or Certification Required for Breeding sSwine.

(a) Swine Brucellosis.

1. Swine imported for exhibition must comply with the importation requirements set forth in Rule 5C-3.007, F.A.C., Florida origin swine six (6) months of age or older must test be negative on to an Oofficial Ttest for swine Bbrucellosis within 90 days prior to Eexhibition, or;

2. Originate from a Validated Brucellosis-Free Swine herd as defined in 9 CFR §78.1 (JAN 2024 2018), which is incorporated by reference in Rule 5C-4.002, F.A.C., or;

3. Originate from a Commercial Production Swine Herd as defined in subsection 5C-21.002(11), 5C-4.0015(4), F.A.C.

(b) Pseudorabies. Swine imported for Eexhibition must comply with the importation requirements set forth in Rule 5C-3.007, F.A.C. Florida origin swine six (6) months of age or older must test be negative on to an Official Test for Ppseudorabies within 90 days prior to Eexhibition, or;

1. Originate from a Qualified Pseudorabies Negative -Free Herd as defined in 9 CFR §85.1 (JAN 2024 2018), which is incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10043, or;

2. Originate from an Approved Commercial Production Swine Herd as defined in Rule 5C-21.002, 5C-21.018, F.A.C.

(4)(3) Exemptions. Swine for exhibition as Market Class swine are exempt from the OCVI and test requirements provided that all swine in the class go directly to slaughter following the exhibition.

(a) Market Class Swine for Exhibition in a Terminal Swine Show are exempt from the OCVI and testing requirements provided all animals in the Terminal Swine Show are transported directly to a Recognized Slaughter Establishment or Approved Livestock Facility in designated slaughter channels, within 7 days of the show date. At the end of the Terminal Swine Show, the swine owner(s) must ensure:

1. Swine are transported directly from the Terminal Swine Show to the possession of a Recognized Slaughter Establishment, within 7 days of the end of the show, or;

2. Swine are transported directly from the Terminal Swine Show to the possession of a Approved Livestock Facility in designated slaughter only channels, within 7 days of the show.

(b) Owners must maintain swine show records for a period of two (2) years. The records must include:

1. Official Individual Identification of each Animal, and;

2. Individual or business name and contact phone number of the entity transporting the swine from the Terminal Swine Show to the Recognized Slaughter or  Approved Livestock Facility, and;

3. The name, physical address and delivery date to the Recognized Slaughtering Establishment, or Approved Livestock Facility where the swine were delivered.

(c) All Swine referenced in subsection 5C-4.003(4)(a), F.A.C., must be held in Isolation and only commingled with other swine in slaughter channels until slaughtered.

(4) Isolation. Breeding swine returning to the farm from exhibitions must be Isolated from other swine for at least 30 days before being returned to the herd. Breeding swine for exhibition must be maintained in Isolation between exhibitions or move directly between exhibitions.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07, (23), 570.36(1), 585.002(4), 585.08(1), (2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(15), 570.36(1),(2), 585.08(1), (2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–New 3-21-64, Amended 6-20-68, 1-1-71, 3-1-72, Formerly 5C-4.03, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-21-06, 11-21-18, ________.

 

5C-4.004 Poultry, Domestic Fowl or Ratites.

(1) OCVI Requirements Required.

(a) An OCVI is required for pPoultry, dDomestic fowl or rRatites imported for movement into Florida as specified per Rule 5C-3.012, F.A.C but not specifically for exhibition. An OCVI for entry into Exhibition is required and must be dated within 30 days of entry or the Animals must be inspected as provided in subsection 5C-4.0017(3), F.A.C.

(b) Florida origin Poultry However, dDomestic fowl or rRatites presented for Eexhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated within 90 days prior to Exhibition or without an OCVI, must be inspected as provided in subsection 5C-4.0017(33)(34), F.A.C.

(2) Test or Certification Required. All poultry or domestic fowl entered for Eexhibition must originate from Pullorum-Typhoid Clean flocks or hatcheries, as provided in 9 CFR §145 (Jan. 2018) and §147 (Jan. 2018), or have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to Exhibition. 9 CFR §145 (Jan. 2018) and §147 (Jan. 2018) are hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10045. 

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 570.36(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–Amended 4-20-67, 4-18-84, 4-4-85, Formerly 5C-4.04, Amended 6-21-87, 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-4-95, 6-21-06, 11-21-18, _________.

 

5C-4.005 Goats or Sheep.

(1) OCVI Required.

(a) Florida-origin goats or sheep presented for Eexhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 90 days prior to exhibition presentation, except lamb or kids less than three months of age and accompanied by their dam.

(b) Goats or sheep imported into Florida for Eexhibition must meet the requirements set forth in Rule 5C-3.005, F.A.C be accompanied by an OCVI completed within 30 days prior to exhibition. An OCVI is required for entry into and Exhibition and must be dated within 30 days prior to entry.

(2) Identification. All goats or sheep entered for Eexhibition purposes must have an Official Individual Identification in accordance with the Scrapie Program Standards Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, APHIS 91-55-079, June 1, 2005, except lambs or kids under three months of age accompanied by their dam that has Official Individual Identification. with offical identification as defined in paragraph 5C-4.0015(13)(b), F.A.C., or accompanied by their dam. Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, APHIS 91-55-079, June 1, 2005, is hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-0161

(3) Tests Test or Certification Required.

(a) All dairy goats imported into the state for Exhibition purposes for no more than 30 days are exempted from the import testing requirements in subsection 5C-3.005(4), F.A.C., provided: Tuberculosis Test. All dairy goats six (6) months of age or older imported for exhibition purposes must originate from an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free Herd as defined in 9 CFR §77.5 (Jan. 2018), or have had a negative caudal fold tuberculosis test within 90 days prior to exhibition. When originating from Accredited Tuberculosis-Free Herds, the OCVI must show, the accredited herd number and the date of the last herd accreditation test.

1. The Animals originate from:

a. Accredited Tuberculosis-Free States or Herds, and

b. Certified Brucellosis-Free Herds or Classified Brucellosis-Class A States or Areas.

2. The Animals return to the state of origin within 30 days of entry into Florida, and

3. The Animals’ milk is not used for human or pet consumption in Florida.

(b) Dairy goats that remain in Florida for more than 30 days must meet the brucellosis and tuberculosis import testing requirements in the subsection 5C-3.005(4), F.A.C. Brucellosis Test. All dairy goats six (6) months of age or older imported for exhibition purposes must originate from a Certified Brucellosis-Free Herd as defined in 9 CFR §78.1 (Jan. 2018), or have had a negative brucellousis test within 90 days prior to exhibition. When originating from a Certified Brucellosis-free herd, the OCVI must show the certified herd number and the date of the last herd certification test. Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication, APHIS 91-45-011 (JAN 2005) is hereby incorporated by reference in subparagraph 5C-4.002(2)(a)2., F.A.C.

(c) There are no tuberculosis or brucellosis test requirements for meat type goats, pygmy goats, or Florida-origin dairy goats. Exemption From Test Requirements. There are no tuberculosis or brucellosis test requirements for meat type goats or Florida-origin dairy goats.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(15), 570.36(1), (2), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), (2) FS. History–New 11-4-76, Formerly 5C-4.05, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-4-95, 6-21-06, 1-3-19, ______.

 

5C-4.008 Equine Horses.

(1) OCVI Required.

(a) An OCVI or an Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 07/05, or equivalent of the state of origin, signed by the State Veterinarian or chief animal health official, is required for all Equine Horses imported for movement into Florida as specified in Rule 5C-3.003, F.A.C. but not specifically for exhibition.

(b) Equine are not required to have an OCVI for exhibition.

(2) Test or Certification Required. All Equine Horses presented for Eexhibition must be accompanied by evidence of a negative Official Test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), conducted within 12 months prior to Eexhibition. The negative EIA test must be reported on:

(a) Equine Infectious Anemia Laboratory Test, VS Form 10-11 (2020), as incorporated in subsection 5C-18.001(10), F.A.C. An original owner’s copy of a VS Form 10-11 (March 2014);

(b) Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09160 Rev. 08/18, as incorporated in subsection 5C-4.0016(3), F.A.C. A laboratory certified copy of a VS Form 10-11 (March 2014);

(c) EIA reporting form approved by the USDA and another state’s Animal health official, including Electronic EIA Laboratory Test. An Electronic EIA Laboratory Test may be presented on an electronic device if: A legible photocopy of a VS Form 10-11 (March 2014);

1. The electronic reporting form is in the original format and has not been altered, and

2. Is of size and image quality to provide a clear, legible document; and

3. The device properly displays all document information.

(d) An Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09207 Rev. 07/05, or equivalent of the state of origin signed by the State Veterinarian or chief animal health official; which may be applied for by submitting the Application for Equine Interstate Passport Card, FDACS-09219 Rev. 12/09;

(e) A Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09160 Rev. 07/05, or equivalent of the state of origin signed by the State Veterinarian or chief animal health official; which may be applied for by submitting the Application for Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09206 Rev. 10/05, or

(f) A Department-approved electronic EIA form containing clear, color digital images.

(3) Exemption to Test Requirement. A foal under six (6) months of age is not required to have a negative EIA test if it is accompanied by its dam which has met the EIA test requirements is not required to have an EIA test.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(15), 570.36(2), 585.08(3), 585.145 FS. History–New 1-19-95, Amended 6-4-95, 6-21-06, 10-17-18, ________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Dr. Michael Short, Director/State Veterinarian

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: 09/24/2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 10/01/2024