941.55 Slaughter of animals - post mortem tests. - Ohio Statutes

941.55 Slaughter of animals - post mortem tests.

(A) Notwithstanding sections 941.11 and 941.12 of the Revised Code, every bovine animal that is ordered destroyed because of tuberculosis following a tuberculosis test made in accordance with section 941.54 of the Revised Code shall be slaughtered in an establishment approved by the department of agriculture no later than fifteen days after it is ordered destroyed, unless an extension of time is granted by the department.

(B) A post mortem examination shall be made by a veterinarian authorized by the department, and a report of the examination shall be filed within five days after the examination on forms provided by the department.

Effective Date: 06-20-1994