Distribution unit vehicles, bird-holding devices, and any premises where birds may be held shall be kept clean and sanitary.
A written biosecurity protocol approved by the State Veterinarian shall be developed and practiced by the distribution unit.
Distribution units shall use state-approved all-season crates and conveyance washing equipment and present C&D documentation when obtaining birds from production units and other distribution units. The distribution unit shall perform C&D on all crates, conveyance vehicles, and other equipment after visiting a LBM and before returning to a farm. The distribution unit shall maintain documentation of the most recent C&D in the unit's conveyance vehicle. The distribution unit shall maintain C&D documentation of all facilities, conveyance vehicles, and other equipment for the most recent 12 months as part of its record system.
Distribution units shall not transport live birds from LBMs.
2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-110
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-6023 of the Code of Virginia.