SECTION 47.14. Brucellosis Calfhood Vaccination Requirements

(a) Brucellosis vaccine will be refrigerated until administered in accordance with the label directions. Vaccine will not be used beyond the expiration date shown on the bottle.

(b) Each calfhood-vaccinated animal must be permanently identified as vaccinates by tattoo and by official vaccination eartag. If the animal is already identified with an official eartag before vaccination, an additional official eartag is not required. Vaccination tattoos must be applied to the right ear. For Brucella abortus strain RB 51 vaccinates the tattoo will include the United States Registered Shield and "V" which will be preceded by a letter "R" and followed by a number corresponding to the last digit of the year in which the vaccination was done. Official vaccination (orange) eartags must be applied to the right ear. Individual animal registration tattoos or individual animal registration brands may be used for identifying animals in place of official eartags if the cattle and/or bison are registered by breed associations recognized by VS. Official calfhood vaccinates are allowed to be re-tattooed by an authorized veterinarian designated by the State Veterinarian, or by a Federal or State representative, provided that:

(1) The identification of the vaccinated animal(s) is verified by official records maintained in State or Federal offices;

(2) Prior approval for re-tattooing is obtained from the State Veterinarian; and

(3) The re-tattooing produces the original tattoo given at the time of vaccination.

(c) Vaccinations will be immediately recorded on a properly completed vaccination certificate. Completed vaccination certificates must be submitted to the commission within 14 days following vaccination.

Source Note: The provisions of this §47.14 adopted to be effective February 4, 2014, 39 TexReg 486