Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-35-6 - Aquatic Animal Testing Requirements6.1 The proper diagnostic testing required for importation of aquatic species into West Virginia shall be performed in the following manner: 6.1.a. A Veterinarian or trained and certified personnel shall certify that lots of aquatic species at an aquaculture facility were tested.6.1.a.i. The collection of samples from each lot of aquatic species based upon an assumed prevalence level of five percent (5%) and a 95 percent (95%) confidence level of detecting at least one infected fish in the lot for the diseases listed under Categories I-IV § 61-35-5 5.1.a-d. All lots on the facility must be sampled within a 30 day window of time; i.e., every lot on the facility must be tested within 30 days of the date that the first lot was sampled.6.1.a.ii. If all lots at a facility are not sampled within 30 days of the date that the first sample was collected, then all sampling at the facility shall be repeated.