R58-18-6. Records

  (1) Licensed elk farms shall maintain accurate and legible office records showing the inventory of all elk on the facility.

  (2) The inventory record of each animal shall include:

  (a) Name and address of agent(s) which the elk was purchased from,

  (b) Official identification number (tamper-resistant ear tag or USDA metal tag) and the secondary identification number,

  (c) Age,

  (d) Sex,

  (e) Date of purchase or birth,

  (f) Date of death or change of ownership (name of new owner and address should be recorded and retained), and

  (g) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection if purchased out of state.

  (3) The inventory sheet may be one that is either provided by the Department or may be a personal design of similar format.

  (4) Any animal born on the property or transported into a facility must be added to the inventory sheet within seven days.

  (5) Any elk purchased must be shown on the inventory sheet within 30 days after acquisition, including source.

  (6) A death record of all elk 12 months of age and over that die; or that are otherwise harvested, slaughtered, killed, or destroyed shall be submitted to the Department within 48 hours after the discovery of the death of the animal.