Rule 901-19-13 | Unacceptable practices.
This is a mandatory rule.
The following practices are unacceptable and prohibited:
(A) Applying any electrical, mechanical, or other appliance to livestock repeatedly or for a prolonged time period in violation of 9 C.F.R. 313.2 (1979) or division 901:12 of the Administrative Code.
(B) Hitting, striking, beating, or otherwise impacting livestock that induces swelling or enhances, transforms or changes the natural conformation, configuration, performance, physiological state, or appearance of the livestock.
(C) Applying any physical practice, electrical or mechanical appliance, device, or apparatus that enhances, transforms, or changes the natural conformation, configuration, performance, physiological state, or appearance of the livestock, unless prescribed by the official veterinarian for the immediate treatment and welfare of the livestock. If such treatment is applied during the exhibition, the livestock are ineligible to be shown.
(D) Plugging of teats.
(E) Sealing of teats using unapproved substances or for longer than eighteen hours using approved substances.
(F) Injecting material into udders or teats for non-medical purposes or otherwise artificially modifying the appearance or conformation of the udder or teat.
(G) Using ice, ice packs, cold packs, or cold compresses internally or externally other than in accordance with paragraph (N) of rule 901-19-12 of the Administrative Code during an exhibition.
(H) Using a stomach tube or pump for any purpose other than for the relief of tympany or gas during an exhibition.
(I) Drenching of livestock at an exhibition is prohibited, unless prescribed by the official veterinarian.
(J) Castration of livestock for the purposes of this rule which exceed the following criteria:
(1) Cattle over eight months of age;
(2) Swine over one hundred fifty pounds;
(3) Sheep over seventy-five pounds; or
(4) Goats over fifty pounds.
(K) Showing livestock which have been treated with an approved drug when a side effect or pharmacological effect of the drug conceals, enhances, transforms, or changes the natural conformation, physiological status, or condition of the livestock.
(L) Any natural occurrence or surgical process which results in testicular tissue remaining in the body of exhibition livestock, except for rabbits and poultry.
Last updated May 23, 2024 at 8:24 AM
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