Iowa Code 164.11 – Identification mark
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 164.11
- Animal: means a nonhuman vertebrate. See Iowa Code 164.1
- certificate: means the same as defined in section 163. See Iowa Code 164.1
- Department: means the department of agriculture and land stewardship. See Iowa Code 164.1
- Official test: means a test for brucellosis approved for a species of designated animal by the department and to the extent applicable by the United States department of agriculture which is conducted under the supervision of, or the authorization from, the department. See Iowa Code 164.1
A designated animal subjected to an official test shall be plainly and permanently marked for identification in a manner authorized by the department. Native grade bovine carrying the calfhood vaccination and calves vaccinated after importation from other states shall be tattooed in the ear. Officially vaccinated purebred registered cattle must receive a vaccination tattoo and either an official vaccination tag or a purebred identification tattoo. The vaccination tattoo and the vaccination tag number or the purebred identification tattoo shall be evidenced on the official certificate of vaccination.