Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 3.7 - Health certification of animals originating from herds in this Commonwealth(a) A Pennsylvania health certificate (AAI-13) shall be used to certify that health requirements have been met for transportation of animals within this Commonwealth or in interstate commerce.(b) A Pennsylvania health certificate issued for transportation of an animal within this Commonwealth shall include the following information: (1) The name and address of the consignor and consignee.(2) The herd of origin and destination of the animal.(3) An accurate description of the animal, including species, age, breed, coloration or other appropriate description, and complete identification, including ear tag, tattoo, brand, registration number, ear notches or other designations.(4) The current disease test dates and results of tests conducted as required by this chapter.(5) The name and date of administration of vaccines administered as required by this chapter.(6) The health status of herd of origin when required.(c) A Pennsylvania health certificate for transportation of an animal within this Commonwealth shall be distributed as follows: (1) A copy of the Pennsylvania health certificate shall accompany the animal being transported to its final destination and shall be retained by the new owner for at least 2 years.(2) A copy of the Pennsylvania health certificate shall be sent to the Bureau immediately following issuance.(3) A copy of the Pennsylvania health certificate shall be retained by the issuing agent for at least 2 years.(d) A Pennsylvania health certificate may be issued for transportation of an imported animal within this Commonwealth only in accordance with this chapter. A copy of the interstate health certificate shall be attached to, and made part of, the Pennsylvania health certificate.(e) Health certification of animals transported in interstate or international commerce shall meet the requirements of the state or country of destination and applicable USDA-APHIS regulations. A Pennsylvania health certificate (AAI-13) used for this purpose shall comply with these requirements and shall be forwarded to the Department for validation prior to interstate movement or to USDA-APHIS for validation prior to international movement.The provisions of this § 3.7 adopted March 23, 1990, effective 3/24/1990, 20 Pa.B. 1702.The provisions of this § 3.7 issued under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 441) (3 P. S. § 430); and section 1702 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 442).