Minnesota HF1676 modifies farmed Cervidae provisions, including mandatory surveillance and depopulation for chronic wasting disease.

Minnesota HF1676 amends farmed Cervidae provisions, requiring annual verification of each farmed Cervidae herd by an accredited veterinarian and filing with the Board of Animal Health. Movement of farmed Cervidae must be reported to the Board within 14 days. Farms testing positive for chronic wasting disease must depopulate and cannot move white-tailed deer. Owners must allow inspections, depopulate premises, and disclose detection and depopulation dates to buyers. All animals over six months old that die or are slaughtered must be tested for chronic wasting disease.

Minnesota HF1676 modifies farmed Cervidae provisions, including mandatory surveillance and depopulation for chronic wasting disease.

Minnesota HF1676 amends farmed Cervidae provisions, requiring annual verification of each farmed Cervidae herd by an accredited veterinarian and filing with the Board of Animal Health. Movement of farmed Cervidae must be reported to the Board within 14 days. Farms testing positive for chronic wasting disease must depopulate and cannot move white-tailed deer. Owners must allow inspections, depopulate premises, and disclose detection and depopulation dates to buyers. All animals over six months old that die or are slaughtered must be tested for chronic wasting disease.