Terrestrial Animal Health Code |
Bovine anaplasmosis
General provisions
Standards for diagnostic tests and vaccines are described in the Terrestrial Manual.
Recommendations for importation from countries considered infected with bovine anaplasmosis
For cattle
Veterinary Authorities of free countries should require the presentation of an international veterinary certificate attesting that the animals:
showed no clinical sign of bovine anaplasmosis on the day of shipment; and
were, since birth, kept in a zone known to be free from bovine anaplasmosis for the previous two years;
OR
showed no clinical sign of bovine anaplasmosis on the day of shipment; and
were subjected to a diagnostic test for bovine anaplasmosis with negative results during 30 days prior to shipment; and
were treated with an effective drug such as oxytetracycline for five consecutive days at a dose of 22 mg/kg (under study);
AND
in either of the above cases:
were treated with an acaricide and, if necessary, a repellent against biting insects prior to shipment and were completely free of ticks.
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