209.01.09 Ark. Code R. § 001 - Arkansas Regulation For Trichomoniasis Testing and Movement Requirements for Cattle
A. No bull
that has tested positive for trichomoniasis shall be brought into this state
for any purpose whatsoever.
B. No
bull may be brought into this state without being accompanied by a negative
test for trichomoniasis except for the following animals:
1. Exhibition and rodeo bulls that are
temporarily in the state only for the purpose of the event and will be leaving
the state after the event;
2. Bulls
consigned to go directly to slaughter; and
3. Virgin bulls (under 24 months of
age).
C. A bull that is
brought into this state without being accompanied by a negative test for
trichomoniasis shall not be comingled with any cow unless the bull is tested
and found to be negative for trichomoniasis prior to comingling.
D. All bulls, except exhibition and rodeo
bulls, brought into this state shall be identified by one or more of the
following means prior to importation:
1.
Brucellosis ear tag;
2. official
840 radio frequency identification device (RFID);
3. official 840 flap or bangle tag;
4. official individual animal breed registry
brand;
5. official individual
animal breed registry tattoo; or an
6. official state of origin trichomoniasis
tag.
E. Virgin bulls,
other than exhibition and rodeo bulls, brought into this state shall, in
addition to any other required documentation, be accompanied by a certification
of virgin status signed by the owner of the bull, or the owner's representative
or a duly authorized veterinarian. The certification shall include the bull's
individual identification. If the owner seeking to import the virgin bull into
this state acquired the bull from a breeder or another owner then a
certification of virgin status signed by the breeder and each prior owner of
the bull, or their representative must also accompany the bull.
F. The requirements for trichomoniasis
testing shall be three separate culture tests, each conducted not less than one
week apart, or one polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test no more than 30 days
prior to entry of the bull into this state. All sample collections and
inspection of bulls must be performed by a licensed and accredited
veterinarian. Testing for trichomoniasis must be performed at/by an
accredited/approved laboratory.
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