Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-13-2-.10

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024
Rule 40-13-2-.10 - Miniature Swine
(1) Miniature Swine which have been fed garbage may not enter Georgia under any conditions.
(2) Miniature Swine (pot-bellied pigs) entering Georgia must be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection identifying each animal with a USDA approved metal eartag or unique and individual tattoo. 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) All miniature swine four (4) months of age or older, entering Georgia must meet the following requirements:
(a) Brucellosis:
1. Must be negative to an official brucellosis test within thirty (30) days prior to entry, or;
2. Originate from a validated brucellosis free herd with the date of the last test and the validated herd number recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection;
3. Castrated males are exempt from brucellosis test requirements.
(b) Pseudorabies:
(1) Must be negative to an official non-gene deleted test for pseudorabies within thirty (30) days prior to entry and originate in a herd that has been free of symptoms of pseudorabies for the preceding twelve (12) months, or
(2) Originate from a qualified pseudorabies free herd with the date of the last test and the qualified herd number recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
(3) All miniature 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 into order to release the quarantine.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-2-.10

Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-4-1, 4-4-64, 4-4-65.

Original Rule entitled "Sheep and Goats" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.
Repealed: New Rule entitled "Miniature Swine" adopted. F. Sept. 2, 2011; eff. Sept. 22, 2011.