Section 85.145  Johne's Disease Positive Animals

Any animals found to be positive for Johne's disease on an organism detection (culture) test shall be "J" punched in the left ear within 30 days after diagnosis.  The "J" punch shall be no smaller than one inch in height for cattle or bison or one-half inch for cervids or goats.  Animals found to be positive on an organism detection test can only be sold for slaughter.  The herd will be placed under restriction until the herd has either enrolled in the Voluntary Johne's Disease Herd Program or Johne's Disease Risk Management Program (see Section 85.140(c)(4) for exemptions).  Herds restricted due to Johne's disease cannot sell any animals except to slaughter unless the animals have been tested negative for Johne's disease within 30 days prior to sale on a serum antibody test, or within 30 days after receiving negative results on an organism detection test, or the herd is enrolled in the Johne's Disease Risk Management Program.

(Source:  Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 82, effective January 1, 2007)