R58-18-5. Facilities

(1) All perimeter fences and gates shall meet the minimum standard as defined in Section 4-39-201.

(a) The perimeter fences and gates shall be constructed to prevent the movement of cervids, both captive and wild, into or out of the facility.

(2) Internal handling facilities shall be capable of humanely restraining an individual animal for the applying or reading of any animal identification, the taking of blood or tissue samples, or conducting other required testing by an inspector or veterinarian.

(a) Any such restraint shall be properly constructed to protect inspection personnel while handling the animals.

(b) Minimum requirements include a working pen, an alley way and a restraining chute.

(3) The licensee shall provide an isolation or quarantine holding facility which is adequate to contain the animals and provide proper feed, water and other care necessary for the physical well being of the animal(s) for the period of time necessary to separate the animal from other animals on the farm.

(4) Each location of a licensed facility with separate perimeter fences must have its own separate loading facility.