Illinois · statute · 510 ILCS 30 · 44 active provisions
As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, words and phrases have the meanings ascribed to them in the Sections following this Section and preceding Section 2. (Source: P.A. 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)
The term "Department" or "Department of Agriculture" means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 2257.)
The term "bovine brucellosis" or "brucellosis" means the disease wherein an animal of the bovine species is infected with Brucella microorganisms irrespective of the occurrence or absence of clinical signs of bovine infectious abortion. (Source: P.A. 78-818.)
The term "official test" means any test for the detection of bovine brucellosis, approved by the Department and the United States Department of Agriculture, which is based on the use of a standardized suspension (antigen) of Brucella microorganisms in dilution of blood serum taken from the animal to be tested, a bacter…
"Ring test" means the abortus brucella ring test, the same being a diagnostic test of milk or cream to detect the presence of brucellosis in the herd in which such milk or cream was produced. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 2257.)
The term "infected animal" or "reactor" means an animal which has given positive reaction to an official test for the detection of brucellosis and has been so classified after review by the designated brucellosis epidemiologist, or other State and federally approved designee, or if Brucella microorganisms have been fou…
The term "accredited veterinarian" means a veterinarian who is licensed by the state in which he practices, is approved by the State Animal Health Official of that state, and is accredited by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture or any successor agency. (Source:…
The term "quarantine" means a condition in which cattle shall be kept separate and apart from and not allowed to come in contact in any way with other cattle. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 2257.)
The term "restriction" or "restricted" means a condition in which cattle shall be kept on certain designated premises and shall not be allowed to come in contact in any way with cattle from other premises. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 2257.)
The term "certified brucellosis-free herd" means a herd which has complied with Department rules and regulations for establishing and maintaining certified brucellosis-free herds of cattle in Illinois. (Source: P.A. 78-818.)
Certificate. The term "health certificate", "certificate of health", "certificate of veterinary inspection", or "interstate health certificate" means a legible record, made on an official form of the state of origin or the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture or any…
Official vaccinate. The term "official vaccinate" means a female bovine animal which was inoculated against brucellosis in Illinois with a licensed vaccine. Such vaccinations shall be by an accredited veterinarian who shall properly identify each animal vaccinated and report all such vaccinations to the Department with…
Cattle. The term "cattle" means any member of the family bovidae of the genus bos, including all exotic types of cattle and oxen but excluding antelope, sheep, and goats. (Source: P.A. 90-192, eff. 7-24-97.)
Bison. The term "bison" means any member of the genus bison, including buffalo, exotic types of buffalo, and crossbred bison or buffalo such as beefalo and cattalo. (Source: P.A. 90-192, eff. 7-24-97.)
Designated brucellosis epidemiologist. The term "designated brucellosis epidemiologist" means an epidemiologist who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform the functions required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and who has been selected as a designated brucellosis epidemiologist by the State Animal…
The Department of Agriculture is authorized and directed to cooperate with the United States Department of Agriculture in the eradication of bovine brucellosis in domestic cattle in this State. (Source: P.A. 78-818.)
All owners of dairy or breeding cattle within the State of Illinois shall submit their cattle for an official test for the detection of brucellosis upon request by the Department, and shall provide the necessary facilities for making tests and render such assistance as may be required by the Department. The direct expe…
Quarantine. Herds which disclose reactors shall be quarantined until depopulated or official tests indicate brucellosis infection no longer exists in the herd. Unless there is a negative complete herd test within six months after disclosure of brucellosis in the herd, the Director may, following an administrative heari…
If State funds are available for paying indemnity, the Department shall pay to the owner of each infected animal an indemnity of $50 for any grade animal and $100 for any registered animal, except that steers so destroyed shall not be eligible for indemnity unless the Department approves depopulation of the entire herd…
When one or more animals in a herd have been classified as reactors to an official test, the entire herd, except steers, spayed heifers and calves under 6 months of age, shall be quarantined immediately and the owner so notified. An accredited veterinarian or a veterinarian in the employ of the Animal and Plant Health…
Steers, spayed heifers or calves under 6 months of age may enter Illinois when accompanied by an official health certificate or by prior permit from the Department. (Source: P.A. 83-760.)
No dairy or breeding cattle more than 6 months of age shall be imported into the State of Illinois unless they are accompanied by an official interstate health certificate showing the cattle negative to an official test for brucellosis within 30 days prior to the date of entry, except as otherwise provided in this Act.…
Shipping of dairy or breeding cattle. The Department may require that no dairy or breeding cattle more than 6 months of age shall be shipped from any livestock auction markets or marketing centers in Illinois consigned to any point within the State unless they are accompanied by a certificate of health issued by an acc…
Entry into State without test. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, dairy and breeding cattle may enter Illinois without an official test for brucellosis when accompanied by an interstate health certificate approved by the State Animal Health Official of the state of origin and issued by an accredited veterinarian…
Female cattle of the beef breeds over 6 and under 18 months of age, for feeding and grazing purposes only, may enter the State or may be shipped from marketing centers or auction markets within the State without test for brucellosis. The Department may require that such cattle be held under quarantine until they have p…