Kansas Administrative Code

(Authorized by K.S.A. 47-608, 47- 610, 47-631; effective Jan. 1, 1966; amended Jan. 1, 1974; revoked, T-86-11, May 1, 1985; revoked May 1, 1986.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 47-608, 47- 610, 47-631; effective Jan. 1, 1966; revoked, T-86- 11, May 1, 1985; revoked May 1, 1986.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 47-608, 47- 610, 47-631; effective Jan. 1, 1966; amended Jan. 1, 1974; revoked, T-86-11, May 1, 1985; revoked May 1, 1986.) 9-11-6 to 9-11-9. (AuthorizedbyK.S.A.47- 608,47-610,47-631;effectiveJan.1,1966;revoked, T-86-11, May 1, 1985; revoked May 1, 1986.) 53…

Definitions. (a) SPF—Specific Patho- gen Free—Means swine which are free of certain specificdiseases.SPFswineshallbefreefromvirus pig pneumonia, infectious atrophic rhinitis, exter- nal parasites, vibrio coli dysentery, and any other disease or condition spread by direct contact.…

Inspection personnel. All inspec- tions, reports, tests, vaccinations, surgical proce- dures, accreditation, reaccreditation, or any other methods or procedures necessary to accredit, and maintain accreditation of, SPF swine herds, shall bedonebyaveterinarian,orbysomeotherappro- …

Laboratory SPF swine. Laboratory SPF pigs shall be derived only as follows: (a) By the conventional hysterectomy procedure; (b)Bylaparotomyorcaesariansection,inwhich: (1) There is accepted practice of strict surgical asepsis; and (2) This pig’s first breath is taken in an area pr…

Licensed laboratory approval. A licensed laboratory for the production of SPF pigs shall be inspected and approved periodically by the national SPF advisory committee, and shall be on record with the national swine repopulation as- sociation as having been so approved. (Authorize…

Slaughter examinations. A min- imum of two examinations each year, showing negative results for virus pig pneumonia and atro- phic rhinitis, shall be required for pigs farrowed on a farm, in order to maintain SPF accreditation status. The examinations shall be conducted by a path…

Health inspections. All health and disease inspections shall be made by a licensed accredited veterinarian before accreditation for the swine herd, is issued. If, after this inspection, gross evidence of disease is established, further laboratory analysis shall be made before the…

Parasites. External parasites in a Specific Pathogen Free swine herd will be cause for suspending accreditation status until the par- asitic condition is eliminated. Reinstatement shall be subject to regulation 9-12-8. (Authorized by K.S.A. 47-670; implementing K.S.A. 47-669; ef-…

Herd validation. The SPF swine herd shall be validated as brucellosis-free, accord- ing to existing state-federal brucellosis regula- tions. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1968 Supp. 47-670; effective Jan. 1, 1969.)

Accreditation suspension or ter- mination. A positive diagnosis or atrophic rhinitis, virus pig pneumonia, or vibrio coli dysentery, shall be cause for disqualification of SPF swine herd ac- creditation. The presence of any other disease may cause temporary suspension of such acc…

Accreditation status. The status of SPF swine herd accreditation or reaccredita- tion shall be determined by the livestock sanitary commissioner of Kansas or his authorized repre- sentative. In instances of problems, a committee made up of one state veterinarian, one extension ve…

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 47-1712; effective Jan. 1, 1974; revoked, T-9-7-1-91, July 1, 1991; revoked, T-9-10-22-91, Oct. 22, 1991; revoked Feb. 10, 1992.)

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 47-1712; effective Jan. 1, 1974; revoked, T-9-7-1-91, July 1, 1991; revoked, T-9-10-22-91, Oct. 22, 1991; revoked Feb. 10, 1992.)

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 47-1712; effective Jan. 1, 1974; revoked, T-9-7-1-91, July 1, 1991; revoked, T-9-10-22-91, Oct. 22, 1991; revoked Feb. 10, 1992.)

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 47-1712; effective June 11, 1990; revoked April 15, 1991.) 536 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—DIVISION OF ANIMAL HEALTH 9-14-1 REGISTRATION

Definitions. The following defini- tions shall apply in the interpretation, administra- tion and enforcement of Article 14: (a) “Commissioner” means the livestock com- missioner of the state of Kansas. (b) “Livestock” means cattle, swine, horses, sheep, goats, and poultry. (c) “L…

Registration; application; fee. Each person operating as a livestock dealer in KansasshallregisterwiththeKansasanimalhealth department on an application form approved by the commissioner. An annual fee of $75.00 shall accompany each application for registration or renewal of regi…

Recordkeeping; violations. Each livestock dealer shall keep records and accounts of all livestock purchased for resale that are suf- ficient to enable the commissioner to trace indi- vidual animals back to the herd of origin, to the point of destination or both. These records and…

Single letters or numerals banned. Single letters or single numerals are not acceptable for registration as cattle brands. (Authorized by K.S.A. 47-418, 47-426; effective Jan. 1, 1966.)

Ear marks; limited recognition. Ear marks are not acceptable for registration as livestock brands. Applicants may record ear marks in conjunction with the registration of a lawful brand, at the time of the original registration with- out additional cost, and subsequent to the ori…

Brand locations. Certificate of brand title shall not be issued upon original appli- cation for registration except for the shoulder, rib and hip locations on either side of the animal; Pro- vided, That certificate of brand title may be issued for the branding of sheep with paint…

Brand registration and renewal fees. Each person desiring to register a livestock brand in accordance with the laws of the state of Kansasshallforwardtothelivestockcommissioner a fee of $45.00. Upon receipt of a notice of renew- al from the livestock commissioner, each person who…

Brand inspection fees. (a)(1) Each owner or seller of cattle or sheep that are in a brand inspection area shall pay a fee of $.50 per head of cattle inspected by the livestock commis- sioner’s brand inspectors and a fee of $.05 per 537 Pseudorabies in Swine 9-17-2 head of sheep i…

Definitions. (a) “Herd” means all swine on the premises of any person owning or possessing swine. (b) “Negative herd test” means all breeding-age animals are negative to an approved pseudorabies test or tests conducted by an approved diagnostic laboratory. (c)“Monitoredherdtest”m…

Qualified pseudorabies negative herd. (a) Qualified pseudorabies negative herd status shall be attained by subjecting all swine over six months of age to an official pseudorabies test and finding all swine so tested to be negative. Each herd shall not have been a known infected h…

Eradication of pseudorabies from infected swine herds. (a) The herd owner of a pseudorabies infected herd shall submit a manda- tory infected herd plan within 60 days after dis- covery of the infection. (b)(1) Any swine may be fed out for slaughter, or moved to a quarantined feed…

Exhibition swine. All swine shall pass an official pseudorabies test approved by the livestock commissioner within 60 days before the opening date of exhibition, except: (a) Swine from a qualified pseudorabies nega- tive herd; (b) Swine qualifying for slaughter shows where all sw…

Swine slaughter show. (a) Swine originating from a herd or premises known to have had pseudorabies in any animal within the preceding 12 months shall not be exhibited in Kansas, except at a slaughter show. (b) Shows of any animals except poultry, rabbits or horses shall not be on…

Change of ownership. All breed- ing swine that are offered for sale shall be test- ed for pseudorabies or originate from a qualified pseudorabies negative herd. The seller shall be responsible for the testing. (Authorized by K.S.A. 47-607d as amended by L. 1989, Ch. 156, Sec. 14;…

Monitored qualified feedlot breeding swine. Animals for breeding purposes originating in a pseudorabies monitored qualified feedlot shall be separated 21 to 45 days prior to being tested for pseudorabies. A positive test shall result in the loss of pseudorabies monitored quali- f…

Swine feedlot restrictions. Sale of animals from a swine feedlot are restricted to sale 539 9-18-4 Animal Facility Inspection Program—License & Registration Fees for slaughter only or for sale to another approved swine feedlot. (Authorized by K.S.A. 47-607d as amended by L. 1989,…

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 47-1721, as amended by 2005 SB 266, sec. 1; effective, T-9-7-22-89, July 27, 1989; amended Sept. 11, 1989; amended, T-9-7- 1-91, July 1, 1991; amended, T-9-10-22-91, Oct. 22, 1991; amended Feb. 10, 1992; amended, T-9-7-1-96, July …

General requirements for hous- ing facilities. (a) Construction. Each housing fa- cility shall be designed and constructed as follows: (1) In a manner that is structurally sound; and 542 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—DIVISION OF ANIMAL HEALTH 9-18-11 (2) in a manner that protects ani…

Additional requirements for in- door housing facilities and sheltered housing facilities. The requirements in this regulation shall be in addition to the requirements in K.A.R.

Additional requirements for outdoor housing facilities. The requirements in this regulation shall be in addition to the re- quirements in K.A.R. 9-18-10. (a) Restrictions. (1) A licensee shall not keep any of the following categories of dogs or cats in outdoor housing facil- itie…

Primary enclosures. (a) Con- struction. Each primary enclosure shall be de- signed and constructed of suitable materials so that the primary structure is structurally sound. Each licensee shall keep the primary enclosure in good repair. (b) Maintenance. Each primary enclosure sha…

Cleaning, sanitization, and pest control. (a) Each licensee shall spot-clean dai- ly all surfaces with which the animals come into contact. These surfaces shall be sanitized as nec- essary to avoid excessive accumulation of excreta, reduce disease hazard, avoid animal contact wit…

Compatible grouping. No licens- ee shall house any animals in groups that are incompatible, including incompatibility due to age, sexual status, aggressive disposition, breed, species, contagious disease, or any other reasons. (AuthorizedbyandimplementingK.S.A.47-1712; effective …

Separation of animals by gen- der. All sexually intact adult animals shall be housed separately from all other sexually intact adult animals of the opposite sex within an ani- mal shelter, rescue network, or pet animal foster home. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 47-1712; …

Feeding and watering. (a)(1) Each licensee shall meet the “adequate feeding” requirements as defined in K.S.A. 47-1701, and amendments thereto. Each licensee shall feed all animals as appropriate to species and age. All cats and dogs shall be fed at least once each day, unless re…

Contingency planning. Each licensee shall develop, document, and follow a written contingency plan to provide for the hu- mane handling, treatment, transportation, hous- ing, and care of the animals on the premises if an emergency or natural disaster occurs. The plan shall be upd…

Employees and volunteers. Each licensee shall employ enough individuals to pro- vide the level of husbandry practices and care required by the act and this article of the depart- ment’s regulations. Each employee or volunteer who provides husbandry and care or who handles animals…

Age of animal. A licensee shall not sell, exchange, or adopt any animal if the animal is at an age at which doing so would be detrimental to the animal’s health or well-being. No puppy or kitten may be sold, exchanged, or adopted until the animal is at least eight weeks of age an…

Adequate veterinary medical care. Each licensee shall have an attending vet- erinarian who provides the licensee’s animals with “adequate veterinary medical care,” as defined in K.S.A. 47-1701 and amendments thereto. (Autho- rized by and implementing K.S.A. 47-1712; effec- tive N…

Exercise. (a) Each licensee shall develop, document, and follow a plan to provide dogs over 12 weeks of age, except bitches with lit- ters, with the opportunity for exercise. The plan shall include written standard procedures. Forced exercise devices shall be strictly prohibited.…

Transfer, movement, adoption, or other permanent relocation of feline im- munodeficiency virus-positive cats. (a) The transfer, movement, adoption, or other perma- nent relocation of any feline immunodeficiency virus-positive cat (FIV-positive cat) from a licensed animal shelter …

Animal breeders and animal distributors. K.A.R. 9-18-10 through 9-18-15, K.A.R. 9-18-17, K.A.R. 9-18-19, and K.A.R. 9-18- 22 shall not apply to animal breeders and animal distributors. Each animal breeder and each ani- mal distributor shall comply with 9 C.F.R. 3.1 through 3.4 an…

Prohibiting the sale or gift of certain animals by pet shops. (a) A pet shop shall not sell any reptiles, offer any reptiles for sale, or offer any reptiles as a gift or promotion- al consideration unless a notice regarding safe reptile-handling practices meeting the require- men…