(a) All livestock consigned to a market shall be inspected, examined, and tested as required by Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) regulations.
(b) When necessary, a TAHC representative or other approved personnel will examine certificates and permits covering animals consigned to a market. The representative is authorized to issue documents, permits, and certificates as permitted by TAHC regulations in order to facilitate the movement of livestock from the market. The decision of the representative will be final in any controversy regarding testing, classification, and disposition of livestock believed to be affected by or exposed to any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease or condition.
(c) Cattle affected with carcinoma shall be surgically treated and released or sold for immediate slaughter.

Source Note: The provisions of this §53.2 adopted to be effective December 18, 1992, 17 TexReg 8289.