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a specimen determined satisfactory for diagnostic testing by the testing laboratory, including complete documentation.
a herd that has passed at least two (2) consecutive negative caudal fold tuberculin tests at an interval of not less than ten (10) months, nor more than fourteen (14) months, and has no other evidence of bovine tuberculosis.
an individual who is currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine and is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, in the state where that veterinarian is licensed to practice.
any AAVLD laboratory designated and approved by the State Veterinarian for examining samples.
a stockyard approved by Veterinary Services (APHIS/VS) to handle certain classes of livestock being moved interstate and where a Memorandum of Understanding setting forth certain standards for such stockyards has been executed.
any sexually intact male and female animal of the genus Bos.
the form issued by the state of origin that records the consignor, consignee, identity, origin, destination, and health status of animals, issued by an accredited veterinarian of that state. It is commonly known as a Health Certificate.
a herd test that includes all cervidae over 12 months of age and any animals under 12 months of age that are not natural additions to the herd.
a permit issued by the Colorado State Veterinarian's Office to Colorado livestock producers who utilize pasture lands and other livestock operations in one or multiple states that are contiguous with Colorado.
to mix livestock in the same enclosure or pasture.
animals of same or opposite sex and belonging to different owners in the same enclosure or pasture with a reasonable opportunity for sexual contact.
an official T. foetus test from each non-virgin bull in the herd.
transporting an animal to a slaughter plant without unloading prior to arrival at the slaughter plant.
the group of animals consisting of all bovines over 12 months of age (male and female) which have commingled during the last 12 months.
a written notice or order issued when the results of disease tests are pending. The hold order shall be issued by an authorized agent of the Colorado Department of Agriculture showing the boundaries of the area or premises affected, the animals restricted and the conditions. The livestock shall be held under a hold order until testing has been completed, at which time animals will be released from the hold order or quarantined based on the test results.
a number issued by the State Veterinarian's office authorizing specific livestock movements into Colorado. Permits expire 30 days after issuance and are not transferable.
a national program intended to identify specific animals and premises in the United States developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), State agencies, and the livestock industry. This system is designed to enable traceback of the movements of any diseased or exposed animal.
a bull which qualifies by one of the following: a) originates from a herd not known to be infected and has had a negative official T. foetus bull test within the last year; b) originates from a positive herd but has a series of three negative official T. foetus bulls tests at intervals of at least one week; or c) has a negative import and a negative in-state official T. foetus bull test.
a sexually intact male bovine over 12 months of age that has had potential breeding contact with females, or a sexually intact male bovine over 24 months of age regardless of breeding contact.
Beef, Dairy, and Bison heifers between the ages of 4 and 12 months that have been vaccinated with Brucella abortus RB 51 vaccine (Strain 19 on approval on the State Veterinarian in Bison only) and identified with an official ear tattoo and orange Brucellosis eartag.
an identification eartag approved by USDA/APHIS/VS conforming to the nine (9) character alpha-numeric National Uniform Eartagging System and of an appropriate color (e.g. orange for brucellosis vaccination). It provides unique identification for each individual animal.
a laboratory test approved by the State Veterinarian.
the sampling of the preputial content of a bull by an accredited and approved veterinarian or employee of the USDA or Colorado Department of Agriculture. Such test must be conducted after a one week separation from all female bovine. The bull and sample must be positively and individually identified and documented for laboratory submission.
the laboratory procedures that shall be approved by the State Veterinarian for culture and identification of T. foetus.
the laboratory test used for the identification of Trichomoniasis species.
a bull that has had a positive T. foetus test.
the group of all bovines which have commingled in the previous breeding season, and which any animal (male or female) has had a positive diagnosis for T. foetus.
movement restriction issued by a regulatory veterinarian.
movement restriction issued by a regulatory veterinarian that shall be placed on all cattle in a positive T. foetus herd. Such restriction shall specify the identity of the animals and the premises where the animals shall be confined.
a dry lot feeding facility approved by the State Veterinarian where bulls and/or bovine females from a herd may be fed prior to quarantine release or slaughter, and there is no sexual contact with the opposite sex bovine.
a herd has completed all regulatory requirements to be released from quarantine.
the State Veterinarian or his/her designee. This may be a state or USDA employed veterinarian, or any accredited veterinarian, when approved by the State Veterinarian, holding a current state license.
a radio frequency identification device used as individual identification of livestock.
a heifer visibly prepared to give birth or within two weeks of birth.
the veterinarian designated by the Colorado Agriculture Commission as the director of the Division of Animal Industry, Colorado Department of Agriculture.
a bull from a positive T. foetus herd that has not yet had three consecutive negative official T. foetus bull tests.
cattle that are not from a breeding herd that has been assembled for more than one year.
an accredited veterinarian who has attended trichomoniasis training that is approved by the Colorado State Veterinarian. Such training must include preputial sampling, sample handling and shipping, appropriate record keeping, and official bull Trichomoniasis identification.
a contagious venereal protozoan parasite disease of the Trichomonas foetus species that causes infertility, pyometra, abortions, and reproductive inefficiency in female bovine.
a sample that is deemed not diagnostic by the official testing laboratory.
an official restriction of livestock movement. The form is issued by a regulatory veterinarian and specifies the owner, owner's address, owner's telephone, premises affected, number, breed, age, sex, positive unique individual identification, and destination of animals included.
a sexually intact male bovine less than 12 months of age or a sexually intact male bovine between 12 and 24 months that is accompanied by a signed affidavit from the owner/manager as having no potential breeding contact with females.