Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-28-2 - Purpose2.1 The purpose of this rule is to establish guidelines for the transport of poultry litter and swine manure into areas where commercial primary poultry breeder operations are located. The function of primary breeders is to maintain pure blood lines, expand pure blood lines and develop cross-bred lines. Primary breeders maintain and reproduce the first three generations of birds referred to as Pedigree, Great-grandparent and Grandparent stock. These birds are used to produce the fourth generation known as Parent or Multiplier stock, which produce the fifth generation birds grown by commercial growers for marketing. Primary breeder farms adhere to strict biosecurity programs to prevent introduction of pathogens from other poultry or animals. Diseases such as salmonella, mycoplasmas and avian influenza are major concerns. Breeding turkeys may also be easily infected with influenza viruses from swine which will result in immediate and dramatic cessation of egg production. Movement of personnel, equipment and birds are strictly controlled to reduce the risk of infection or disease. Other protocols to ensure disease prevention on primary breeder farms include strict separation of generations and geographically separated farms.