No. 33340 (5-year Review): Rule R58-21. Trichomoniasis

DAR File No.: 33340
Filed: 01/27/2010 09:29:45 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 4-31-21 authorizes the Department to enact rules that will develop a program that will control and prevent trichomoniasis.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The rule was revised September of 2009. Concerns where raised that the May 31st date to have all bulls tested was too late to prevent bulls from being turned out that may have trichomoniasis. This date was changed to April 30th. Entry requirements for bulls were changed to reflect the entry requirements of surrounding states.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

There is still a need for the program in the state. Utah has had approximately 40 bulls a year test positive for trichomoniasis. This rule is critical for implementing good "cattle health" management practices and to control or minimize the spread of disease among the livestock (cattle) industry. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Agriculture and Food
Animal Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Kyle Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Terry Menlove at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7162, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/27/2010

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

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