Statutes, codes, and regulations
Florida Administrative Code
Department 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESDivision 5C - Division of Animal Industry
Chapter 5C-4 - ADMISSION OF ANIMALS FOR EXHIBITION
Section 5C-4.005 - Goats or Sheep

Fla. Admin. Code R. 5C-4.005

Download
PDF
Current through Reg. 50, No. 253; December 31, 2024
Section 5C-4.005 - Goats or Sheep
(1) OCVI Required.
(a) Florida-origin goats or sheep presented for exhibition must be accompanied by an OCVI dated not more than 90 days prior to exhibition, except lamb or kids less than three months of age and accompanied by their dam.
(b) Goats or sheep imported into Florida for exhibition must requirements set forth in Rule 5C-3.005, F.A.C. 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 exhibition purposes must have official individual identification, except lambs or kids under three months of age accompanied by their dam that has official individual identification.
(3) Tests 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:
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.
(c) There are no tuberculosis or brucellosis test requirements for meat type goats, pygmy goats, or Florida-origin dairy goats.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5C-4.005

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.

New 11-4-76, Formerly 5C-4.05, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-4-95, 6-21-06, Amended by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 244, December 18, 2018 effective 1/3/2019, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 231, November 26, 2024 effective 12/8/2024.

New 11-4-76, Formerly 5C-4.05, Amended 4-17-89, 1-19-95, 6-4-95, 6-21-06, 1-3-19.