Section 10.14. Tuberculosis-free herd; certification.

 

(1)   Certification. The department may certify a herd of bovine animals as an accredited tuberculosis-free herd if the herd qualifies for that certification under the tuberculosis uniform methods and rules. Every certification application shall include a nonrefundable application fee of $100 for a 2-year certification. The department may prorate the fee for certifications less than 2 years. To maintain the certification, a herd owner shall comply with applicable requirements under the tuberculosis uniform methods and rules.

(2)   Suspending or revoking certification.

(a) The department may summarily suspend or revoke a certification under sub. (1) if any of the following occur:

1. An animal in the herd tests positive for tuberculosis.

2. The herd owner does not comply with sub. (1) .

(b) The state veterinarian may issue a summary suspension or revocation notice under par. (a) . The notice shall state the reason for the suspension or revocation.

CR 06-009 : cr. Register September 2006 No. 609 , eff. 10-1-06; CR 07-061 : am. (1) Register June 2008 No. 630 , eff. 7-1-09; CR 11-048 : am. (1) Register July 2012 No. 679 , eff. 8-1-12; correction in (2) (a) 2. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register March 2014 No. 699 .

Note

For example, the department may prorate the certification fee when a farmer purchases animals which have 1 year left on their current tuberculosis-free certification status before testing is due. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 The tuberculosis uniform methods and rules are on file with the department and the legislative reference bureau. Copies may be obtained from the USDA website at: www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth . Copies may also be obtained by writing to the following address: Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Division of Animal Health
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911 Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 A herd owner affected by a suspension or revocation under sub. (2) may request a hearing before the department under ch. 227.42, Stats., and ch. ATCP 1 . A request for a hearing does not automatically stay a summary suspension or revocation. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1