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9 CFR 51.25: Proof of destruction.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 9—Animals and Animal Products
- CHAPTER I—ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- SUBCHAPTER B—COOPERATIVE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY DISEASES
- PART 51—ANIMALS DESTROYED BECAUSE OF BRUCELLOSIS
- Subpart B—Indemnity for Sheep, Goats, and Horses
The Veterinarian in Charge will accept any of the following documents as proof of destruction:
(a) A postmortem report;
(b) A meat inspection certification of slaughter;
(c) A written statement by a State representative, APHIS representative, or accredited veterinarian attesting to the destruction of the animals;
(d) A written, sworn statement by the owner or caretaker of the animal attesting to the destruction of the animals;
(e) A permit (VS Form 1-27) consigning the animal from a farm or livestock market directly to a slaughter establishment; or
(f) In unique situations where none of the documents listed above are available, other similarly reliable forms of proof of destruction.
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