ATCP 10.25(1)(b)(b) To obtain a vaccination permit under par. (a), an owner of swine shall apply on a form provided by the department. The department shall grant or deny an application within 5 business days after the department receives a complete application.
ATCP 10.25(1)(c)(c) The department may issue a vaccination permit under par. (a) if the department finds that the swine have been infected with or exposed to pseudorabies, or are at risk for pseudorabies. The vaccination permit shall identify a licensed veterinarian who is authorized to receive the pseudorabies vaccine, and shall specify the number of authorized doses. The vaccination shall be performed by, or under the direction of, the licensed veterinarian.
ATCP 10.25(2)(2)Vaccine label. No person may sell, distribute, or possess any pseudorabies vaccine in this state unless the vaccine container is labeled with the name and address of the vaccine manufacturer.
ATCP 10.25(3)(3)Sales restricted.
ATCP 10.25(3)(a)(a) Except as provided in par. (b), no person may distribute pseudorabies vaccine to a retail purchaser or user in this state, other than a licensed veterinarian identified in a vaccination permit under sub. (1). The number of doses of vaccine distributed to the licensed veterinarian may not exceed the number of doses specified in the permit.
ATCP 10.25(3)(b)(b) The department may issue a permit authorizing a veterinarian licensed in this state to purchase pseudorabies vaccine for use in swine outside the state. The department shall grant or deny a permit application within 5 business days after the department receives a written application from a veterinarian licensed in this state. The veterinarian shall record, and file with the department on a monthly basis, the number of doses of vaccine purchased for use outside the state, the location of each herd on which the vaccine was used, and the name and address of the herd owner.
ATCP 10.25(3)(c)(c) A person who distributes pseudorabies vaccine to a veterinarian in this state shall file a report with the department within 15 days after the vaccine is delivered to the veterinarian. The report shall specify the name and address of the veterinarian, the date of delivery, and the amount of vaccine delivered.
ATCP 10.25 HistoryHistory: CR 06-009: cr. Register September 2006 No. 609, eff. 10-1-06; correction in (2) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2020 No. 773.
ATCP 10.26ATCP 10.26Swine pseudorabies; testing and control.
ATCP 10.26(1)(1)Who may collect test sample. A person who collects a pseudorabies test sample, for purposes of this chapter or ch. ATCP 12, shall be one of the following:
ATCP 10.26(1)(a)(a) An accredited veterinarian and, if the accredited veterinarian collects the test sample from swine in this state, a Wisconsin certified veterinarian.
ATCP 10.26(1)(b)(b) An authorized employee or agent of the department or the federal bureau.
ATCP 10.26(2)(2)Test procedure. A pseudorabies test shall comply with the pseudorabies national eradication standards. A laboratory approved by the department or the federal bureau shall conduct laboratory testing.
ATCP 10.26 NoteNote: The pseudorabies national eradication standards 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:
ATCP 10.26 NoteWisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Division of Animal Health
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
ATCP 10.26(3)(3)Reporting test results. A veterinarian who collects pseudorabies test samples from swine in this state shall report the test results to the department and the swine owner, according to s. ATCP 10.04 (1).
ATCP 10.26(4)(4)Surveillance testing. The department may conduct a surveillance sampling program for pseudorabies. The program shall include systematic collection and testing of blood or tissue samples from Wisconsin swine. Samples may include blood samples routinely collected from slaughtered swine.
ATCP 10.26(5)(5)Investigation; herd testing. Whenever the department detects pseudorabies in any surveillance sample under sub. (4), the department shall investigate to determine whether swine herds in Wisconsin have been exposed to pseudorabies. The investigation may include additional testing of potentially exposed herds.
ATCP 10.26(6)(6)Quarantine.
ATCP 10.26(6)(a)(a) The department may quarantine swine whenever the department reasonably suspects that the swine may be infected with or exposed to pseudorabies. The department may quarantine all swine located on the premises. The quarantine shall comply with s. ATCP 10.91.
ATCP 10.26(6)(b)(b) The department may release a quarantine under par. (a) if any of the following occur:
ATCP 10.26(6)(b)1.1. All of the breeding animals and a statistically significant number of the finishing animals in the quarantined herd test negative on 2 consecutive pseudorabies tests approved by the department and administered at least 30 days apart.
ATCP 10.26(6)(b)2.2. All swine on the premises are slaughtered, and the premises are cleaned, disinfected, and kept free of swine for at least 30 days.
ATCP 10.26(6)(b)3.3. The department determines that the herd is not infected, based upon survey testing and epidemiological information.
ATCP 10.26(7)(7)Condemnation.
ATCP 10.26(7)(a)(a) The department may summarily condemn and order the destruction of swine whenever the department finds that condemnation is necessary to prevent or reduce the spread of pseudorabies.
ATCP 10.26 NoteNote: See s. 95.27, Stats. A herd owner may receive indemnities for condemned swine, to the extent provided by law.
ATCP 10.26(7)(b)(b) The state veterinarian may issue a condemnation order under par. (a) on behalf of the department. The order shall state the reason for the condemnation.
ATCP 10.26 NoteNote: A herd owner may request a hearing on a condemnation order, pursuant to ch. 227.42, Stats., and ch. ATCP 1. A request for hearing does not automatically stay the condemnation order.