Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
Title22 Agriculture. Domestic Animals |
SubTitle22-308-1_22-308-4. Importation of Cattle Into Connecticut |
Sec. 22-308-1. Imported cattle to be from tuberculosis-free herds or areas |
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All bovine animals, except cattle for immediate slaughter as provided by section 22-308 of the general statutes, imported into the state from any point outside thereof shall come direct from (1) tuberculosis-free accredited herds or (2) qualified negative herds from modified accredited tuberculosis-free areas. |
Sec. 22-308-2. Tuberculin test required |
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If such herds have not passed a negative tuberculin test within twelve months prior to entry, the cattle from these herds to be imported into the state shall be tuberculin tested within thirty days prior to entry. |
Sec. 22-308-3. Animals from infected herd |
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Animals which originate in a herd in which infection is disclosed are not eligible for entry unless such herd has passed three consecutive tests at least sixty days apart. |
Sec. 22-308-4. Purpose of regulations |
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Sections 22-308-1 to 22-308-3, inclusive, were issued for the sole purpose of protecting the healthy dairy herds, of preventing diseased animals from entering the state and of protecting the health of the public. |