2014 Nebraska Revised Statutes
Chapter 54 - LIVESTOCK
54-773 - Sale and use of anthrax vaccine; procedures.

54-773. Sale and use of anthrax vaccine; procedures.

The sale and use of anthrax vaccine shall be in accordance with the following procedures:

(1) The department may restrict the sale and use of anthrax vaccine;

(2) Only anthrax vaccines which are licensed and approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services shall be used for the vaccination of livestock, and such vaccines shall be distributed by an accredited veterinarian licensed to practice in Nebraska;

(3) Records of all anthrax vaccine sales and purchases shall be retained by the prescribing or administering veterinarian for a period of five years. Such records shall be available for examination by the Department of Agriculture or its authorized representative during normal business hours. If requested by the department, a report of sales and purchases of anthrax vaccine shall be submitted to the department;

(4) An exposed herd may be vaccinated as deemed appropriate by the State Veterinarian;

(5) Infected herds shall be vaccinated, and such vaccine shall only be administered by an accredited veterinarian licensed to practice in Nebraska or by a designee of the department; and

(6) Herd owners or custodians of nonaffected herds may purchase anthrax vaccine from an accredited veterinarian.

Source

Laws 2009, LB99, § 10.