Rule 40-13-2-.06 - Bovine Tuberculosis(1) Cattle imported into Georgia for exhibition purposes must comply with all interstate requirements. Rodeo bulls entering Georgia for exhibition must test negative for tuberculosis within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition.(2) Cattle six (6) months of age or older must test negative to the tuberculin test within sixty (60) days prior to entry into Georgia.(3) The State Veterinarian may exempt certain cattle from tuberculosis test requirements when it is determined that such cattle do not pose a risk for the introduction of tuberculosis into Georgia.(4) The following are exempt from a tuberculosis test prior to entering Georgia: (a) Steers and spayed heifers;(b) Cattle younger than six (6) months of age;(c) Cattle consigned to a state or federally approved slaughter Establishment;(d) Cattle from Accredited Tuberculosis Free Herds provided the date of the last herd test and the accredited herd number is recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection;(e) Cattle of beef breeds except rodeo bulls, originating from and maintained in a tuberculosis free state provided this is certified in writing on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.(5) Cattle quarantined for tuberculosis shall not be transported into or within Georgia unless transported directly to a state or federally approved slaughter establishment. Such cattle shall not be allowed to come in contact with any other cattle in Georgia until their arrival at such state or federally approved slaughter establishment. A USDA form VS 1-27 permit shall accompany such cattle. It shall be the responsibility of the consignor or the person transporting such cattle to comply with all conditions of the VS 1-27.(6) Cattle, including steers, imported from Mexico must test negative for tuberculosis within sixty (60) days prior to entry into Georgia. Steers must be "M" branded in compliance with USDA regulations. Mexican cattle will be quarantined upon arrival and retested not less than 120 days nor more than 180 days after arrival.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-2-.06
O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-4-1, 4-4-64, 4-4-65, 4-4-90, 4-4-92, 4-4-93.
Original Rule entitled "Bovine Tuberculosis" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.Amended: F. Sept. 2, 2011; eff. Sept. 22, 2011.