Rule 40-13-2-.09 - Feral Swine(1) Feral Swine that have been fed garbage may not enter Georgia under any conditions.(2) Feral swine entering Georgia must be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection identifying each animal with a USDA approved metal eartag. Required test results, test dates, and prior permit number must be recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Such animals shall not have been exposed to any contagious or infectious disease prior to or during shipment.(3) Feral swine entering Georgia must meet the following requirements:(a) Originate from a validated brucellosis free herd and a qualified pseudorabies free herd with the dates of the last tests and the validated and qualified herd numbers recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, or;(b) Be permitted on a Form VS 1-27 to a state or federally approved slaughter establishment, or;(c) They are permitted on a Form VS 1-27 to an approved hunting preserve.(4) Feral swine entering Georgia must be isolated for a period of at least thirty (30) days following entry. A quarantine may be issued and the swine must test negative for pseudorabies and brucellosis between thirty (30) and sixty (60) days of entry in order to release the quarantine.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-2-.09
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-4-1, 4-4-22, 4-4-64, 4-4-65.
Original Rule entitled "Miniature Swine" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Feral Swine" adopted. F. Sept. 2, 2011; eff. Sept. 22, 2011.