Section 375 IAC 1-4-14 - Health careAuthority: IC 15-15-8-17
Affected: IC 15-15-8
Sec. 14.
(a) For a farm to be certified under this title as an organic farm with respect to the livestock produced by such farm, producers on such farm shall be governed by the following requirements:(1) No animal product or animal byproduct may be labeled organic once a synthetic antibiotic or parasiticide has been given to the animal.(2) All organic livestock producers shall be required to take all necessary steps to maintain the health of their animals.(3) Culling shall be encouraged as a herd health management tool.(4) Antibiotics or parasiticides must be used to restore an animal to health when other methods acceptable to organic production fail. Thereafter, the animal cannot be used for organic production.(5) Failure to take the necessary steps to restore a diseased animal to health shall result in decertification.(6) Disease prevention methods shall be clearly outlined in the farm plan.(7) Parasite prevention methods shall be clearly outlined in the farm plan.(8) Genetically engineered organisms are prohibited.(b) The following methods and materials are approved for maintenance of herd health in connection with certified organic animal production: (1) The primary means of maintenance of herd health should be control of environmental problems through pasture rotation, disinfection, and similar methodologies.(2) Cleaning agents and disinfectants should be chosen from among soaps, biodegradable detergents, iodine five percent (5%), one percent (1%) potassium permanganate solutions, lye, alkali carbonates, caustic potash, lime, and bleach.(3) A thorough (minimum triple) rinsing is required after use of all cleaning agents and disinfectants unless prohibited by law.(4) Areas to be disinfected should be empty of livestock, and manure should be physically removed as much as possible.(5) Biotherapies, such as plant concoctions and homeopathic remedies should be encouraged.(6) Vaccinations (including vaccination to stimulate production of maternal antibodies), probiotics, and similar preventive techniques are permitted when diseases are known to exist in the farm environment and cannot be controlled by other techniques.(7) Legally required vaccinations are allowed.(c) When recourse to prohibited active materials is deemed necessary, slaughter animals may not be sold as certified organic.Indiana State Department of Agriculture; 375 IAC 1-4-14; filed Jun 15, 2001, 11:46 a.m.: 24 IR 3639; readopted filed Nov 26, 2007, 2:49 p.m.: 20071226-IR-375070721RFA