Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 571.210 Feeding of flesh or offal of unwholesome animal to animals or fowl. (NRS 571.120) The flesh or offal of an animal that is unwholesome shall not be fed to animals or fowl except as follows: 1. Any person who feeds unwholesome flesh or offal to animals or fowl must firs…

NAC 571.300 Permit or license required for production of certain media used for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. (NRS 571.120) A person may not sell, use or distribute in this State a serum, vaccine, bacterin or biological product which is used as a diagnostic agent…

NAC 571.310 Restricted vaccines and other products. (NRS 571.120) A person shall not sell, use, distribute or possess any of the following products without the written permission of the Administrator: 1. Brucella abortus vaccine; 2. Pseudorabies vaccine; 3. Paratuberculosis vacci…

NAC 571.330 Restricted diagnostic agents. (NRS 571.120) A person shall not sell, use, distribute or possess any of the following diagnostic agents without the written permission of the Administrator: 1. Brucella abortus antigen; 2. Tuberculin or any biologic agent used for the di…

NAC 571.340 Definitions. As used in NAC 571.340 to 571.370, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 571.342 to 571.352, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Supplied in codification)

NAC 571.342 “Adjacent herd” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Adjacent herd” means a herd: 1. Separated by a single fence from; 2. Sharing a common pasture or range with; or 3. Containing animals exchanged from, Ê a herd infected with brucellosis. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Agricul…

NAC 571.347 “Herd” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Herd” means a herd of livestock which is: 1. Under common ownership or supervision; and 2. Grouped on one or more parts of any single parcel of land or on two or more parcels of land which are geographically separated but under …

NAC 571.351 “Originating herd” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Originating herd” means a herd determined through epidemiological tracing to have been the origin of some or all of the livestock in another herd which are found to be infected with brucellosis. (Added to NAC by Dep’…

NAC 571.352 “Receiving herd” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Receiving herd” means a herd found by epidemiological tracing to have received livestock from another herd which was infected with brucellosis. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Agriculture, eff. 9-17-82)

NAC 571.355 Vaccination of female cattle or bison before change of ownership. (NRS 561.105, 571.120, 571.150) 1. Female cattle or bison that are at least 4 months of age and not more than 12 months of age must be vaccinated for brucellosis before any change of ownership occurs in…

NAC 571.360 Exemption from requirement for vaccination. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) The Administrator may grant a variance from the requirements of NAC 571.355 to a ranching operation if there are unique and extraordinary circumstances existing which justify a variance. [Dep’t. of Agr…

NAC 571.365 Procedure for observing and testing livestock after discovery of exposure to brucellosis. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) 1. Once brucellosis has been epidemiologically traced to a receiving or originating herd in Nevada, the Director will place that herd under a written hold …

NAC 571.370 Procedure for identification and disposal of livestock infected with brucellosis. (NRS 571.120, 571.150, 571.170, 571.190) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an animal which reacts positively to a test for brucellosis must be identified within 15 days af…

NAC 571.380 Definitions. (NRS 571.120) As used in NAC 571.380 to 571.410, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Equine infectious anemia” means a disease caused by virus of the horse, commonly known as swamp fever, which is infectious in nature and spreads by impr…

NAC 571.390 Official tests and procedures. (NRS 571.120) 1. Positive diagnosis is made by using the agar gel immuno diffusion test (Coggins Test) or other approved tests to be conducted at any laboratory approved and recognized as an official laboratory for the diagnosis of the e…

NAC 571.400 Quarantines. (NRS 571.120) 1. An equine found positive to the approved test must be quarantined to the premises of origin as provided by law. 2. Permission may be granted by the Department to move reactor animals, if such movement is in the best interest of all concer…

NAC 571.410 Branding. (NRS 571.120) 1. An equine positive to the approved test must be branded on the left side of the neck with a hot or cold brand with the number “88” followed by the letter “A.” 2. The brand must be not less than 2 inches high. 3. The branding and quarantining…

NAC 571.450 Veterinarians: Reporting results of test for pseudorabies; providing identification of herd of origin. (NRS 571.120, 571.150, 571.160) 1. A veterinarian who administers a test for pseudorabies on a swine shall report the results to the Administrator or an epidemiologi…

NAC 571.455 Isolation or slaughter of swine that does not react negatively to test for pseudorabies. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) A swine which does not react negatively to a test for pseudorabies: 1. Must be removed from the rest of the herd and kept isolated from other swine until it…

NAC 571.460 Isolation and identification of swine that reacts positively to test for pseudorabies. (NRS 571.120, 571.170) 1. A swine which reacts positively to a test for pseudorabies must be: (a) Removed from the rest of the herd and kept isolated from other swine; and (b) Ident…

NAC 571.465 Quarantine of herd: Imposition; period of effect. (NRS 571.120, 571.170) 1. The Director will place a quarantine on a herd of swine if one swine in the herd reacts positively to a test for pseudorabies. 2. A quarantine imposed for pseudorabies will remain in effect un…

NAC 571.470 Quarantine of herd: Development of plan for herd. (NRS 571.120, 571.130, 571.170) 1. The Department, in conjunction with the owner of a herd of swine that is quarantined for pseudorabies, shall develop a written plan for the herd within 30 days after the herd is quara…

NAC 571.475 Use of pseudorabies vaccine. (NRS 571.120, 571.170) 1. The use of a pseudorabies vaccine: (a) Is restricted to state or federal animal health officials or their authorized representatives. (b) Must be by agreement between the owner of the herd and the Department. 2. T…

NAC 571.480 Random testing of breeding swine; restriction on feed. (NRS 571.120, 571.135, 571.150) The owner of swine shall: 1. Randomly test at least 10 percent of the breeding swine in the herd annually for pseudorabies. 2. Not feed uncooked dead poultry or any other uncooked d…

NAC 571.485 Testing of certain breeding swine upon change of ownership. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if the ownership of a breeding swine that is 6 months of age or older or weighs 180 pounds or more changes within the State, the swine m…

NAC 571.490 Swine offered for sale at livestock market. (NRS 571.120, 571.150, 571.170) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, a swine that is 6 months of age or older or weighs 180 pounds or over, and offered for sale at a livestock market must be tested for pseudorabi…

NAC 571.495 Swine shown in exhibition, show or fair. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a swine that is shown in an exhibition, show or fair must originate from a herd which has had no clinical evidence of pseudorabies in the previous 12 month…

NAC 571.500 Exemption from testing for pseudorabies. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) A swine that is under 6 months of age or weighs less than 180 pounds and that originated within the State is exempt from testing for pseudorabies when it is moved to a feedlot in Nevada from which the swi…

NAC 571.505 Swine submitted to slaughter plant. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) If a swine that is 6 months of age or older or weighs 180 pounds or more is submitted to a slaughter plant: 1. The premises of origin must be identified; and 2. A blood sample must be collected at the time of …

NAC 571.510 Records of licensed swine dealer. (NRS 571.120) 1. A licensed swine dealer must keep records of all swine purchased for resale. 2. The records must: (a) Include the herd of origin and the destination of the swine. (b) Be kept for 2 years. (Added to NAC by St. Quaranti…

NAC 571.515 Disposal of carcass of swine. (NRS 571.120) The owner of a domesticated or feral swine must dispose of the carcass of the animal in accordance with the provisions of NAC 571.200. (Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer, eff. 7-8-92)

NAC 571.550 Exhibition or transfer of ownership of goat or sheep; removal of goat or sheep from slaughter channels. (NRS 562.250, 571.120) 1. A person who exhibits a goat or sheep at an exhibition, show or fair shall provide for the goat or sheep official scrapie identification t…

NAC 571.555 Death or destruction of certain goats or sheep. (NRS 562.250, 571.120) The owner of a goat or sheep which is a high-risk animal and which is female and has given birth, a scrapie-positive animal or a suspect animal, upon the death or destruction of the animal, shall: …

NAC 571.600 Definitions. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) As used in NAC 571.600 to 571.668, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 571.602 to 571.638, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by St. Quaran…

NAC 571.602 “Accredited veterinarian” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.130, 571.150) “Accredited veterinarian” means a licensed veterinarian approved by the Administrator and the Veterinary Services of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Ag…

NAC 571.604 “Exposed to female cattle” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Exposed to female cattle” means left sufficiently free from restraint such that breeding is a possibility. (Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R135-06, eff. 3-23-2007)

NAC 571.606 “Herd” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Herd” means a group of cattle that is: 1. Under common ownership or supervision; and 2. Grouped on one or more parts of any single parcel of land or on two or more parcels of land which are geographically separated but under com…

NAC 571.607 “Hold order” defined. (NRS 561.295, 571.120, 571.150, 571.170) “Hold order” means an order issued pursuant to NRS 561.295 for infection with trichomonosis. (Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R208-08, eff. 2-11-2009)

NAC 571.608 “Negative test result” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Negative test result” means that a specimen taken from a bull by an accredited veterinarian or veterinary technician is determined not to contain trichomonas organisms. (Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by …

NAC 571.610 “Neighboring herd” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Neighboring herd” means a herd that: 1. Is separated by a single fence from another herd; 2. Shares a common pasture or range with another herd; 3. Contains cattle exchanged from another herd; or 4. Contains cattle t…

NAC 571.612 “Official laboratory” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Official laboratory” means a laboratory that is approved by the Department and follows official protocol: 1. To conduct a culture test on a specimen for the presence of trichomonas organisms; or 2. To confirm by p…

NAC 571.614 “Official protocol” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Official protocol” means operating procedures set forth by the Administrator that a laboratory must follow to maintain its status as an official laboratory. (Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R135-06, eff. 3…

NAC 571.616 “Official tag” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Official tag” means a tag authorized by the Department and approved by the Administrator that is usually placed in the right ear of a bull by an accredited veterinarian or veterinary technician to indicate the status of …

NAC 571.618 “Official test for trichomonosis” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Official test for trichomonosis” means a test for trichomonosis that is performed on a bull in this State where: 1. The test is performed by an accredited veterinarian or veterinary technician who is r…

NAC 571.620 “Positive test result” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Positive test result” means that a specimen collected from a bull by an accredited veterinarian or veterinary technician is determined to contain trichomonas organisms. (Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by …

NAC 571.622 “Qualified feedlot” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Qualified feedlot” means a feedlot that: 1. Is approved by the Administrator to house cattle temporarily for upgrade or finish feeding; and 2. Confines the cattle to the premises of a dry lot area. (Added to NAC by …

NAC 571.624 “Slaughter channel” defined. (NRS 571.120, 571.150) “Slaughter channel” means the sale, transfer or direct movement of cattle to a: 1. Slaughter facility; 2. Qualified feedlot for direct movement to a slaughter facility; or 3. Stockyard that is approved by the Adminis…