Dear Captive Cervid Producer,
This email is to notify you that section 60.2 of Title 1 NYCRR has been repealed, and sections 60.6(a) and 60.9 have been amended.
The repeal of 1 NYCRR Part 60.2 removes the requirement for tuberculosis (TB) testing of captive cervids prior to moving those cervids within the borders of New York. The amendments of Parts 60.6(a) and 60.9 remove cross-references to the repealed part. This will only affect the movements of captive cervids from CWD Certified and CWD Non-Susceptible herds within NYS. CWD Monitored herds are still unable to move live animals.
Be sure to know the TB status of the herd of destination before moving animals. Movements of cervids from lower TB status to higher TB status herds may result in the reduction of status for the receiving herd. Flow charts explain this in the attached, updated “AI-806 NYS Cervid TB Program Information” document. The export of captive cervids to other states may still require TB testing. Contact the state of destination to learn their requirements. The repeal of Part 60.2 does not remove or change the requirement for movement permits for captive cervids.
The Department will continue with other aspects of the captive cervid tuberculosis surveillance program including the requirement to test cervids prior to importation of eligible species (i.e. non-chronic wasting disease susceptible species). In addition, the Department will continue to do post-mortem exams and submit lymph nodes for acid fast testing.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or your field veterinarian.
Sincerely,
Dr Shane-Holser
AI-806 NYS Cervid TB Program Info rev 9-24.pdf