Florida Administrative Code

The definitions contained in Section 585.001, Florida Statutes, and the following shall apply in this rule chapter: (1) Attending Veterinarian - a veterinarian who is licensed in the state of Florida and accredited by the USDA to perform federal regulatory activities in the state…

(1) The premises where the horse(s) is (are) to be quarantined must be state-approved prior to requesting the import permit from USDA. (2) The owner must enter into a quarantine agreement which includes reference to the appropriate federal requirements for quarantine release as s…

(1) An owner who desires approval of a quarantine facility must submit a written request to the Department. The request must include a scale drawing of the site indicating all structures and spaces (for example: buildings, pastures, and fences) intended for use in the quarantine …

(1) The Department Representative will issue the Official Notice of Quarantine for Contagious Equine Metritis (Form AI-75) at the time of arrival of the horse(s) at the approved quarantine area. (2) Horses may not be removed from the quarantined premises without the written permi…

In the event that a horse fails, for whatever reason, to qualify for release from quarantine within eighteen (18) months of initiation of testing and treatment, the procedure shall be declared a failure. In such an event, the horse must be: (1) Moved under official permit directl…

All required laboratory tests and cultures must be conducted by the Department's Osceola County Diagnostic Laboratory in Kissimmee or by the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. All materials for culture or testing must be accompanied by a statement indic…

(1) For each horse approved to enter this testing and treatment program, the owner must pay to the Department a fee of $1,250.00. If multiple horses are approved as a group, this fee shall be $1,250.00 for the first horse and $750.00 for each additional horse in the same group. F…

For the purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply: (1) Animal. This term shall include any equine or bovine animal, goat, sheep, swine, domestic cat, dog, poultry or other domesticated beast or bird; the term animal shall include wild or game animals whenever…

(1) No person shall engage in the business of transporting or hauling any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animal; any product of an animal that died other than by slaughter; or any inedible animal product not meant for human consumption without having first applied for, and ob…

(1) A copy of the official permit shall be kept in each vehicle used for transporting or hauling animal carcasses or refuse. (2) Any person transporting or hauling animal carcasses or refuse shall keep records regarding the collection, transportation and distribution of animal ca…

(1) Accredited Veterinarian. A veterinarian licensed in the state of origin and approved by the Deputy Administrator, United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, to perform certain functions of federal and cooperative state-federal program…

(1) Forms Provided. The Division of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will provide forms when required by statute or rule for certification of identification, required tests, and health as required for movement, exhibition, and other designated purp…

(1) Horses. (a) OCVI. The OCVI for horses is the Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09002 Rev. 04/17. (b) The fee for the OCVI, FDACS-09002 Rev. 04/17 is $65 per book of 25. (2) Livestock. (a) The OCVI for cattle, goats, sheep, swine, cervidae, ratites, a…

Definitions for the purpose of this section: (1) Euthanasia is a humane, proficient acceptable method for the destruction of livestock. (2) Humane Methods means a method whereby the animal is rapidly and effectively rendered insensitive to pain by use of: (a) A penetrating captiv…

No person shall kill livestock except by humane methods. Rulemaking Authority 828.25(1) FS. Law Implemented 828.22(1),(2) FS. History-New 1-26-00.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning indicated: (1) Authorized Representative. A veterinarian, licensed and accredited by the authorities of the state of origin, or a regulatory veterinarian employed by the United States Department of Agricu…

By reference, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 9 CFR 54.7 (2002) is adopted. The family of diseases known as Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) includes CWD as well as Scrapie. The management of positive or exposed animals is the same for each disease. Specific Au…

(1) All cervidae for importation shall originate from a herd which participates in a surveillance/prevention program(s) established by the United States Department of Agriculture or the State Veterinarian or Chief Animal Health Officer, or equivalent, of the State in which the or…

(1) Animals being transported totally within the state shall be accompanied by evidence of ownership or authority for possession of the animals to transport. These documents shall disclose: (a) The name, physical address and phone number of the consignor; (b) The name, physical a…

(1) Chronic Wasting Disease Test. No test is presently required for importation. To date there is no approved live animal test to detect CWD in cervidae. A positive diagnosis is based on postmortem brain testing at a laboratory certified by USDA for CWD testing. When an approved …

It is required that all Cervidae herds in Florida have a Cervidae Herd Health Plan. The Cervidae Herd Health Plan is a written herd management agreement between FDACS and the herd owner. This plan is based upon a thorough epidemiological investigation and risk assessment of the h…

Immediate quarantine shall be imposed on all herds diagnosed positive, exposed or suspect for CWD. A Cervidae Herd CWD Management Plan is required for any herds found to have a positive, exposed or suspect animal. Herd plans will be developed for any CWD positive, exposed, or sus…

Exceptions to the movement requirements in this rule shall be determined by the State Veterinarian or FDACS representative. Cervids that are classified by the Movement Risk Assessment as Low Risk for CWD may be considered for waiver of this rule based upon sound scientific inform…

Chronic Wasting Disease, or signs of any neurological disease in Cervidae, is declared to be a dangerous, transmissible disease of animals and constitutes a public nuisance. Any person who has knowledge of the existence of this disease, or signs of any neurological disease in Cer…

(1) Prior to the transfer of ownership by sale of a dog or cat within the state, the owner, broker or transferor of the dog or cat shall first obtain an official certificate of veterinary inspection in accordance with section 828.29, F.S. The following are acceptable as official …

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4) FS. Law Implemented 585.145(2) FS. History-New 8-31-08, Repealed 5-13-19.

For the purpose of this chapter the following words shall have the meaning indicated: (1) Accredited Veterinarian. A veterinarian licensed in the state of origin and approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA, APHIS) …

(1) Identification Requirements. (a) All sheep and goats moved intrastate or interstate for any purpose must be officially identified to their flock/herd of birth. All sheep and goats that change ownership for any purpose must be officially identified to their flock/herd of birth…

(1) Any individual authorized to apply official identification, under the provisions of the USDA Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules APHIS 91-55-079, June 1, 2005, must keep records of sales of all sheep and goats. (2) Each person required to keep records under the prov…

(1) Complete Monitored - Producers have the opportunity to enroll their flock/herd in the APHIS sponsored program to certify their flock/herd free of Scrapie as determined by the USDA Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program Standards, APHIS 91-55-091, June 30, 2007. This pr…

(1) Clinical suspects and test-positive animals will be handled in accordance with the USDA Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, APHIS 91-55-079, June 1, 2005. (2) Mature traceable animals that are dead or down at market will be sampled and tested when practical to do s…

(1) All flocks/herds determined to be infected with Scrapie shall be placed under quarantine and handled in accordance with the USDA Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, APHIS 91-55-079, June 1, 2005. (2) All flocks/herds containing animals suspicious for, and source fl…

In accordance with the USDA Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program Standards, APHIS 91-55-091, June 30, 2007, APHIS is authorized to establish a State Scrapie Certification Board. The board shall administer the USDA Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program Standards, …

(1) 9 C.F.R. §54.1 (2008), 9 C.F.R. §79.2 (2008) and 9 C.F.R. §§160-162 (2008) are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328. (2) USDA Scrapie …

For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions in Section 585.01, F.S., and the following shall apply: (1) Accredited Tuberculosis-Free Herd. A herd designated by the State Animal Health Official that meets the requirements of the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Uniform Methods…

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. Animals Imported into Florida must be accompanied by an OCVI unless exempted by this rule. The OCVI must be in the possession of the driver of the vehicle or person otherwise in charge of the animals. The OCVI mus…

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. The OCVI must list the description sufficient to identify the individual Equine including name, age, breed, color, gender, distinctive markings, and unique and permanent forms of identification when present (eg. B…

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. All cattle or bison Imported into Florida must be accompanied by an OCVI, except the following, which must be accompanied by an Owner-Shipper Statement as provided in subsection 5C-3.002(2), F.A.C.: (a) Cattle or …

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. All goats or sheep Imported into Florida, except goats or sheep consigned directly to Recognized Slaughtering Establishments, must be accompanied by an OCVI. The OCVI must include the following: (a) The Official I…

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. All swine Imported into Florida, except swine consigned directly to a Recognized Slaughtering Establishment or an Approved Livestock Facility for sale to slaughter, must be accompanied by an OCVI. Swine exempted f…

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. Except for dogs or cats Imported only for exhibition purposes, which will remain in the state for less than six (6) months, any Service Animal, any Working Dog, and any privately owned pets traveling with their ow…

(1) Farmed or captive Cervids will be denied entry into the State of Florida unless accompanied by a valid Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission license or permit as referenced in Rule 68A-4.0051, F.A.C., except Cervidae, other than white-tailed deer, which are: (a) M…

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. All Domestic Fowl, Poultry, and Eggs For Hatching Purposes Imported into Florida, unless exempted by this rule, must be accompanied by an OCVI. Poultry and Eggs For Hatching Purposes under provisions of the Nation…

(1) Elephant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) Categories. Elephants are placed into one of three (3) categories depending on their risk of being positive for Mtb as classified in the Recommendations for the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Tuberculosis (Mycobacteria tuberc…

(1) All Lagomorphs originating from a state that has had RHD diagnosed in wild or domestic animals in the past twenty-four (24) months, are required to be accompanied by an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The OCVI must include the statement in subsection 5C-3.015(2…

(1) Animal or Domestic Animal. Any animals that are maintained for private use or commercial purposes; including any equine such as horse, mule, ass, burro, zebra; any bovine such as bull, steer, ox, cow, heifer, calf, or bison; any other hoofed animal such as goat, sheep, swine,…

(1) Any person importing animals into the State of Florida or moving animals within the state is subject to inspection by a Department representative to determine whether the animal has the appropriate health documentation as provided in Chapters 5C-3 and 5C-4, F.A.C. and Section…

(1) This rule describes the penalties for violations of the requirements provided in Chapter 585, F.S., and rule Division 5C, F.A.C. (2) The provision of specified penalties in this rule shall not preclude the Department from seeking any legal remedy or injunctive relief availabl…

(1) For purposes of Sections 585.08 and 585.145, F.S., and pursuant to this rule, a Department representative who is not at a department interdiction station and who executes a Notice of Quarantine shall utilize form FDACS-09030 Rev. 12/09, Notice of Quarantine. A Department repr…

(1) Approved Livestock Facility. A livestock market or stockyard under state or federal veterinary supervision where livestock are assembled and that has been approved under 9 C.F.R. §71.20 (2013), as incorporated in Rule 5C-31.006, F.A.C. (2) Approved Tagging Site. A site or loc…