SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR PARTICIPATING FLOCKS

Poultry houses and the land in the immediate vicinity thereof shall be kept in a sanitary condition acceptable to the department. The participating flock, its eggs, and all equipment used in connection with the flock shall be separated from nonparticipating flocks in a manner acceptable to the department and the board. All flocks shall consist of healthy, normal individuals characteristic of the breed and variety, cross, or other combination which they are stated to represent. A flock shall be deemed to be a participating flock when it meets all requirements of the department and in addition, has been officially qualified for a Minnesota-U.S. pullorum-typhoid clean classification by the board.

Each bird shall be identified with dye or an approved and sealed numbered band obtained from the department. Statutory Authority: MS s 29.021