WAC 16-30-025   Restricted feedlots.  (1) A restricted feedlot is a designated area that is isolated from all other nonrestricted areas within a feedlot. A restricted feedlot is a category 2 restricted holding facility and subject to all the requirements pertaining to category 2 restricted holding facilities in addition to the requirements applicable to restricted feedlots.

     (2) Restricted feedlots must meet the following standards:

     (a) All cattle in a restricted feedlot must remain in slaughter channels.

     (b) Cattle in the restricted feedlot must not share water or feeding facilities accessible to other areas.

     (c) Restricted feedlots must be clearly identified as such by signs permanently affixed at all corners stating "restricted feeding area" in letters a minimum of six inches in height.

     (d) There must be a minimum of thirty feet between restricted feedlots and other lots and facilities.

     (e) No common fences and gates may be used.

     (3) The purpose of a restricted feedlot is to accept for feeding purposes with no provision for grazing or commingling with unrestricted cattle:

     (a) Female cattle from a Class Free state that are not officially brucellosis vaccinated and not knowingly exposed to brucellosis;

     (b) Cattle that enter Washington state on a brand certificate that includes the entry permit number and without a certificate of veterinary inspection; and

     (c) Cattle imported from Canada. These cattle must be confined to the initial restricted feedlot until moved to slaughter.

     (4)(a) Restricted feedlots may buy and import cattle from a Class A state if the cattle do not originate from a herd known to be exposed to brucellosis. Female cattle entering a restricted feedlot from a Class A state must be:

     (i) Officially brucellosis vaccinated; or

     (ii) Brucellosis tested negative within thirty days prior to movement.

     (b) Cattle may not be imported from restricted feedlots that accept cattle known to be exposed to brucellosis.

     (5) The classification of states and areas as Class Free and Class A is designated by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in Title 9 CFR Part 78.41 (January 1, 2006) and is defined in Brucellosis Eradication: Uniform Methods and Rules, effective October 1, 2003.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. 10-20-091, § 16-30-025, filed 9/30/10, effective 10/31/10; 08-01-095, § 16-30-025, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.040 and 16.36.050. 89-06-014 (Order 1995), § 16-30-025, filed 2/23/89.]