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Iowa Code Title V. Agriculture [Chs. 159-215A] § 163A.5. Interstate shipments

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. Except as provided in subsection 2, breeding swine four months of age and over, entering this state for breeding or exhibition purposes, shall be accompanied by a certificate of inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian of the state of origin. The certificate shall show that such swine meet this state's entry requirements and are negative to the test for brucellosis conducted by an official laboratory of the state of origin within thirty days of entry.

2. a. Swine may enter the state or be exhibited without a test for brucellosis if one of the following applies:

(1) The swine are from a brucellosis-free herd as validated according to rules adopted by the department.

(2) The swine are from a state that is declared to be brucellosis-free as recognized by the department.

b. The swine must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian of the state of origin or a veterinarian employed by the animal and plant inspection service of the United States department of agriculture. The certificate must indicate whether the swine are from a state that is declared to be brucellosis-free. If the swine are from a brucellosis-free herd, the certificate must indicate the herd number and show that the herd has been tested within the past twelve months.

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