Rule 40-13-2-.14 - Ratites(1) Ratites entering Georgia for any purpose must be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection identifying each animal with unique and visible individual identification or an electronic identification device (microchip). The consignee is responsible for providing the appropriate reading device for verification of the electronic identification. Required test results, test dates, prior permit number, and a statement from the issuing accredited veterinarian that the ratites being moved have not originated from flocks with seropositives to avian influenza within the previous six (6) months or from flocks in which seropositives are maintained. Such animals shall originate from flocks free of any contagious or infectious disease and shall not have been exposed to any contagious or infectious disease prior to or during shipment.(2) Each Ratite must be tested negative for Avian Influenza and pullorum-typhoid by an approved serological test within thirty (30) days prior to entry. Ratites from flocks with seropositives to Avian Influenza within the previous six (6) months or from flocks in which seropositives are maintained are prohibited entry into Georgia.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-2-.14
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-4-1, 4-4-64, 4-4-65, 4-4-80, 4-4-83, 4-7-6.
Original Rule entitled "Poultry" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Ratites" adopted. F. Sept. 2, 2011; eff. Sept. 22, 2011.