§ 11.1. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Accredited veterinarian—A licensed veterinarian jointly accredited by USDA-APHIS and the Department in the state in which the veterinarian is licensed to perform official duties on behalf of USDA-APHIS or the Department in the state where he is licensed to practice veterinary medicine. See accreditation standards established by 9 CFR Parts 160 and 161 (relating to definition of terms; and requirements and standards for accredited veterinarians and suspension or revocation of such accreditation).
Bureau—The Bureau of Animal Industry of the Department.
Department—The Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.
Johne’s Disease (Paratuberculosis)—A chronic infectious disease of cattle and goats caused by a rod-shaped, acid fast organism, Mycobacterium paratuberculosis and characterized by chronic recurrent diarrhea and emaciation. Johne’s disease is a dangerous transmissible reportable disease.
Official Johne’s test—A test, approved by USDA-APHIS and performed by an official laboratory according to procedures established by the USDA-National Veterinary Services Laboratory, for the diagnosis of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis infection.
Official laboratory—A laboratory designated by a state or Federal agency, subject to review by USDA-APHIS, to perform official tests for the diagnosis of diseases of animals.
Official vaccination—An approved killed M. paratuberculosis vaccine administered subcutaneously in the brisket of calves under 35 days of age by an approved veterinarian.
Reactors—Cattle and goats that are positive to an official Johne’s test.
Suspects—Animals showing symptoms of Johne’s disease.
Authority The provisions of this § 11.1 amended under section 20 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).
Source The provisions of this § 11.1 amended November 7, 1975, effective November 8, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 2926; amended February 9, 1979, effective February 10, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 497; amended March 23, 1990, effective March 24, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 1702. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (122969) to (122970).
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