345 Ind. Admin. Code 7-3.5-20

Current through September 4, 2024

Section 345 IAC 7-3.5-20 - Brucellosis testing service laboratories; approval requirements

Authority: IC 15-17-3-21

Affected: IC 15-17

Sec. 20.

(a) Any person licensed to operate a market facility in Indiana who desires to establish and maintain a Brucellosis testing service laboratory on the premises shall file with the board a written application for approval of the laboratory. The application must be provided to the operator without charge.

(b) Within thirty (30) days after receipt of an application for approval of a Brucellosis laboratory, the state veterinarian or a duly authorized agent shall inspect the laboratory and ascertain whether or not the facilities and procedures meet the minimum standards required by this rule. The state veterinarian shall approve the laboratory if the facilities and procedures meet the minimum requirements set forth in this rule and generally accepted laboratory procedures.

(c) The following requirements apply to Brucellosis tests:

(1) Brucellosis tests conducted at approved laboratories shall be recognized as official tests for purposes of selling domestic animals through public markets in Indiana and shall be recognized as valid or official tests for purposes of interstate sale or movement of domestic animals.

(2) No Brucellosis testing service laboratory in Indiana shall be approved by the state veterinarian nor shall any test conducted at such a laboratory in Indiana be recognized as an official test unless the facilities, equipment, and techniques employed in conducting the tests meet the standards in this rule and generally accepted laboratory techniques recognized by the state veterinarian.

(d) The management of all market facilities shall provide and maintain in clean, serviceable condition the following:

(1) A durable, stanchioned stock chute for the close restraint of domestic animals that may require testing, vaccinating, examination, or other individual attention. Such stanchion and chute shall be so constructed and located in close proximity to the veterinarian's office or laboratory and away from the flow of traffic normally associated with the yarding and movement of other animals.

(2) A room or area set aside for use as a veterinarian's office or laboratory. The laboratory shall:

(A) be of sufficient size as to provide adequate and uncrowded work space for the veterinarian;

(B) be set apart from other work areas and public accommodations so as to afford the maximum privacy for the veterinarian;

(C) include a sound, serviceable floor, ceiling, and four (4) complete walls that are maintained in a clean sanitary condition at all times;

(D) include walls and a ceiling that are made of a white washable material or that are painted with a white washable paint;

(E) be screened against fly and insect menace and constructed and maintained as to be vermin and rodent free;

(F) afford adequate lighting and wired for one hundred ten (110) through one hundred fifteen (115) volt electric current;

(G) be well ventilated and maintain a room temperature of not less than seventy-two (72) degrees Fahrenheit at all times when the laboratory is in use;

(H) include a sink with running water (under pressure) and adequate drainage; the water facilities shall be maintained in serviceable condition at all times regardless of outside weather conditions; and

(I) not be used for any purpose other than laboratory or veterinary work.

(e) The management of a market facility operating an approved Brucellosis testing laboratory shall supply and equip the laboratory with the following items:

(1) One (1) electric centrifuge (four (4) tubes, minimum capacity).

(2) One (1) interval timer (calibrated to indicate minutes).

(3) One (1) wire test tube rack for one-half (1/2) inch diameter blood vials.

(4) An adequate supply of soap and towels.

(f) A veterinarian conducting tests at an approved Brucellosis testing laboratory shall provide the following supplies and equipment for the Brucellosis laboratory:

(1) An adequate supply of currently dated, approved Brucella antigen.

(2) An adequate supply (minimum, one (1) dozen) of clean bleeding needles.

(3) Required charts for recording results of tests.

(4) An adequate supply of one-half (1/2) inch diameter blood sample tubes (vials).

(5) An indelible pencil or pen, absorbent cotton, antiseptic, and other miscellaneous articles such as are needed to complete the required tests.

345 IAC 7-3.5-20

Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 7-3.5-20; filed Nov 20, 1997, 2:45 p.m.: 21 IR 1293; errata filed Dec 5, 1997, 9:15 a.m.: 21 IR 1349; errata filed Mar 23, 1998, 10:05 a.m.: 21 IR 2990; filed Jan 6, 1999, 4:22 p.m.: 22 IR 1482; readopted filed May 2, 2001, 1:45 p.m.: 24 IR 2895; readopted filed May 9, 2007, 3:16 p.m.: 20070516-IR-345070037RFA; readopted filed Aug 7, 2013, 8:32 a.m.: 20130904-IR-345130236RFA

Readopted filed 7/10/2019, 3:50 p.m.: 20190814-IR-345190168RFA