§ 4-6-5. Slaughter of all reactors in state.
When the records kept by the department of environmental management indicate that eighty-five percent (85%) of the total cattle of the state, excepting steers and calves under six (6) months of age, are free from brucellosis, the state regulatory officials shall require that all brucellosis reactors be slaughtered except calfhood vaccinated animals under thirty (30) months of age.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, ch. 207, § 34; P.L. 1952, ch. 2938, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 4-6-5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-6 - Brucellosis Control
Section 4-6-1 - — 4-6-3. Repealed.
Section 4-6-4. - Brucellosis test.
Section 4-6-5. - Slaughter of all reactors in state.
Section 4-6-7. - Rules and regulations.
Section 4-6-8. - Penalty for selling or transporting cattle in violation of chapter.