Okla. Admin. Code § 35:15-11-32

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:15-11-32 - Importation from foot and mouth disease affected country

(a) No cloven-hooved animals from a foot and mouth disease (FMD) affected country shall enter Oklahoma until six (6) months after the Office of International des Epizooties (OIE) and the United States Department of Agriculture, Veterinary Services (USDA) have declared a country free from FMD. When a country is declared free from FMD by OIE and USDA, the Oklahoma State Veterinarian shall review the findings of OIE and USDA and make the final determination for purposes of these rules.

(b) All domestic animals and nontraditional livestock imported from a FMD affected country shall be accompanied by an import permit obtained prior to entry into Oklahoma from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Services Division, P.O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152-6357, 405-522-6141, fax 405-522-0756. The Oklahoma State Veterinarian may require any and all necessary information and documentation prior to issuing an import permit. The import permit may be denied, or may include additional requirements or restrictions.

(c) Equine entering Oklahoma from FMD affected countries or equine in contact with animals from FMD affected countries shall be accompanied by an import permit and shall move in a carrier bearing a USDA seal to the farm of destination.

(1) Upon arrival at the farm of destination, the following disinfection procedure shall occur:

(A) Equine shall be sprayed or sponged down with vinegar or a solution of 6.5 ounces of concentrated glacial acetic acid in one (1) gallon of water.

(B) Hooves shall be cleaned and disinfected with a four percent (4%) sodium carbonate solution.

(2) Completion of the disinfection procedure shall be verified to the Oklahoma State Veterinarian by an affidavit signed by a veterinarian.

(d) Companion animals entering Oklahoma from FMD affected countries shall be bathed at the premises of destination and subjected to a sponge application or heavy misting of a one to one (1-1) vinegar and water solution applied to the entire body within 24 hours of arrival. Animals shall also be quarantined to the premises of destination for a minimum of five (5) days and shall have no contact with or exposure to cloven-hooved animals during the quarantine period. Completion of the disinfection procedure shall be verified to the Oklahoma State Veterinarian by an affidavit signed by a veterinarian.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:15-11-32

Added at 18 Ok Reg 2305, eff 4-13-01 (emergency); Added at 19 Ok Reg 948, eff 5-13-02