1721.0530 ANTHRAX QUARANTINE, PRECAUTIONS AND DISPOSAL.


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Subpart 1.

Quarantine.

A herd with an animal that died of anthrax must be quarantined. The quarantine must not be released until at least 30 days after the last death due to anthrax.


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Subp. 2.

Precautions to be observed.

The board shall maintain recommended standard operating procedures for managing anthrax in domestic animals.


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Subp. 3.

Necropsy.

No one may necropsy the carcass of any animal dying of anthrax or suspected to have died of anthrax unless authorized by the board.


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Subp. 4.

Treatment of carcasses.

The carcass of a domestic animal that died of anthrax must be cremated or disposed of in a manner approved by the board.


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Subp. 5.

Treatment of buildings.

If an animal dies of anthrax in a building, the building must be cleaned and disinfected in a manner approved by the board.