Regulation .01 Definitions.
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A.
“Brucellosis exposed animal” means a bull, cow, or calf that:
(1)
Is part of a herd known to be infected with brucellosis;
(2)
Has been in contact with a brucellosis reactor in marketing or other channels for 24 hours or more; or
(3)
Has been in contact with a brucellosis reactor for less than 24 hours if the brucellosis reactor has aborted or calved within the preceding 30 days, or the reactor has a vaginal or uterine discharge.
B.
“Department” means Maryland Department of Agriculture.
C.
“Official brucellosis test” means a test or combination of tests performed in an approved State-federal brucellosis laboratory and approved by the Secretary.
D.
“Reactor”. The definition of a reactor in “Uniform Methods and Rules” shall apply.
E.
“Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary’s designee.
F.
“Suspect”. The definition of a suspect in “Uniform Methods and Rules” shall apply.
G.
“Uniform Methods and Rules” means the latest published edition of “Recommended Uniform Methods and Rules--Brucellosis Eradication” as adopted and published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture following recommendations of the Brucellosis Committee of the United States Animal Health Association.