Montana Administrative Code

32.3.455 BRUCELLOSIS TESTS TO BE REPORTED The results of all brucellosis tests of Montana origin animals shall be reported by the person making such tests to the state veterinarian within seven days after test results have been determined. Authorizing statute(s): 81-2-102, MCA Im…

32.3.456 REPORTING OF DEATH LOSS Within seven days after discovery of the death of an animal belonging to a herd quarantined for brucellosis, the owner or his agent shall notify the Department of Livestock veterinarian supervising the quarantine of the fact of the death and suppl…

32.3.501 DEFINITIONS In this subchapter: "Accredited veterinarian" means an individual who is currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine and is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services in ac…

32.3.502 OFFICIAL TRICHOMONIASIS TESTING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Except as provided in ARM 32.3.212, the following test-eligible bovines must be negative T. foetus bulls: imported into Montana; or sold, loaned, leased, or otherwise acquired in trichomoniasis epizootic area…

32.3.503 REPORTING TRICHOMONIASIS Trichomoniasis is reportable to the state veterinarian's office per ARM 32.3.104. Reports shall include the names of the veterinarian and owner, date tested, animal identification, type of test, and the name of the approved laboratory. All approv…

32.3.504 CONFIRMATORY TESTING OF TEST POSITIVE ANIMALS Any culture positive animal must be confirmed by PCR unless the animal is destined directly to slaughter. Authorizing statute(s): 81-2-102, 81-2-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 81-2-102, MCA History: NEW, 2007 MAR p. 204, E…

32.3.505 MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS FROM TEST-POSITIVE HERDS AND EPIZOOTIC AREAS Test-positive animals shall remain quarantined until they are consigned to slaughter channels. Test-positive herds shall be subject to an immediate quarantine and all animals shall remain on the current pre…

32.3.506 EPIDEMIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION AND EXPOSED HERD NOTIFICATION Upon receipt of a report of a test-positive animal or a test-positive herd, the department shall conduct an epidemiological investigation and shall notify all exposed herds. Exposed herds may be subject to quara…

32.3.507 COMMON GRAZING AND GRAZING ASSOCIATIONS All herds from multiple sources commingling in common pasture(s) that include male and female cattle shall have all nonvirgin bulls tested with the official T. foetus test conducted after the last breeding season prior to next seas…

32.3.508 PENALTIES Persons in violation of ARM 32.3.502, 32.3.504, 32.3.505, or 32.3.507 will be subject to all of the following: quarantine and testing; up to a $500 fine to the Department of Livestock (REF 81-2-102(c), MCA); any departmental expenses regarding the investigation…

32.3.601 DISEASE CONTROL Tuberculosis disease control in animals shall be pursuant to the provisions of Title 9 CFR part 77 and tuberculosis eradication method and rules. Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Hi…

32.3.602 OFFICIAL TUBERCULIN TESTS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 2300, Eff. 8/23/96.

32.3.602A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TEST Before change of ownership in Montana all cervidae must undergo an official test for tuberculosis and must be determined to be negative. The test must be performed not more than 90 days prior to the date they are sold or moved and the results mu…

32.3.603 RECORDING TEST REACTIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.604 EPIDEMIOLOGICAL REPORT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.605 QUARANTINE TUBERCULOSIS-INFECTED AND EXPOSED ANIMALS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.606 IDENTIFYING INFECTED ANIMALS Tuberculosis reactors must be identified with a serially numbered U.S. Department of Agriculture tag. If, in the judgment of the state veterinarian, there is concern about compliance with the provisions of quarantine, the animal may be brande…

32.3.607 DISPOSAL OF INFECTED ANIMALS All animals infected with tuberculosis as determined by physical examina-tion or tuberculin test must be ordered destroyed by the state veterinarian. Animals infected with tuberculosis may be sold for immediate slaughter only to establishment…

32.3.608 REPORTING DEATH OF ANIMALS FROM A TUBERCULOSIS QUARANTINED HERD (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 81-2-102, 81-2-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 81-2-102, 81-2-103, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 2974, Eff. 12/24/10; REP, 2024 MAR p. 2231, Eff…

32.3.609 RESTRICTIONS ON HANDLING OF AND PRODUCTS FROM TUBERCULOSIS-INFECTED ANIMALS No person may handle or milk diseased cattle and thereafter handle or milk healthy cattle unless he or she changes his or her clothing and thoroughly washes and cleanses his or her hands. Milking…

32.3.610 TUBERCULOSIS LESIONS FOUND IN CATTLE MUST BE SENT TO LABORATORY Any suspected tuberculosis lesions found in cattle on post-mortem examination or during routine meat inspection must be sent to the Montana department of livestock diagnostic laboratory for bacteriological e…

32.3.611 DUTIES OF VETERINARIANS AND MEAT INSPECTORS UPON FINDING TUBERCULOSIS LESIONS IN ANIMALS Deputy state veterinarians and meat inspectors who detect suspected tuberculosis lesions in animals shall take possession of the hide from that animal. He shall obtain the following …

32.3.612 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING OF PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.613 QUARANTINE OF HERDS OF ORIGIN OF TUBERCULOUS ANIMALS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.614 RELEASING HERDS FROM TUBERCULOSIS QUARANTINE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.615 TUBERCULIN TESTS OF CATTLE EXHIBITED AT FAIRS AND SALES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1977 MAR p. 758, Eff. 10/25/77; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff…

32.3.616 TUBERCULIN TESTS FOR DAIRY CATTLE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.617 TUBERCULOSIS REACTORS NOT TO BE RETESTED (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.618 SUSPECTS TO THE TUBERCULIN TEST (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA Implementing statute(s): Secs. 81-2-102, 81-2-103 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.801 DEFINITIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 81-2-102 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 81-2-102 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.802 CATTLE SCABIES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 81-2-102 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 81-2-102 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.803 SHEEP SCABIES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 81-2-102 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 81-2-102 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.3.804 EQUINE AND SWINE SCABIES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 81-2-102 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 81-2-102 MCA, Eff. 12/31/72 History: REP, 1996 MAR p. 1864, Eff. 7/4/96.

32.4.1001 DUTY TO REPORT CONTAGIOUS DISEASES Any person, including an alternative livestock licensee who has reason to believe that alternative livestock have or have been exposed to a dangerous or communicable disease, must give notice to the department immediately. Authorizing …

32.4.1002 DISPOSAL OF CARCASSES Carcasses of animals that have died from causes other than anthrax must be disposed of in a satisfactory manner that meets the residential county solid waste disposal requirements. Carcasses of dead animals may not be disposed of along public highw…

32.4.101 DEFINITIONS In this subchapter the following terms have the meanings or interpretations indicated below and must be used in conjunction with and supplemental to those definitions contained in 87-4-406, MCA. "Alternative Livestock" means the animals defined as alternative…

32.4.1301 DEFINITIONS In this subchapter, the following terms have the meanings or interpretations indicated below and must be used in conjunction with and supplemental to those definitions contained in 87-4-406, MCA, ARM 32.4.101, and any subsequent department rule or order incl…

32.4.1302 REQUIREMENTS FOR MANDATORY SURVEILLANCE OF MONTANA ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK FARM CERVIDAE FOR CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE The licensee must present the entire herd every 11-13 months for visual inspection by a designated agent of the department, including verification and reco…

32.4.1303 ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK MONITORED HERD STATUS FOR CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE The alternative livestock cervid herd shall be assigned a monitored herd status by the department at the conclusion of each year of mandatory CWD surveillance as follows: "CWD monitored, status unkn…

32.4.1304 CHANGES IN MONITORED HERD STATUS FOLLOWING CERVID ADDITIONS TO AN ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK FARM HERD Additions to a cervid herd (interstate and intrastate) may alter the monitored herd status of the recipient herd as follows: If the added cervid is from a CWD monitored her…

32.4.1309 IMPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERVIDS All imported cervids, including wild cervids, alternative livestock farm and publicly or privately owned captive animals, must meet the import requirements of ARM Title 32, chapter 3, subchapter 2, Title 81, chapter 2, part 7, MCA, ARM 32…

32.4.1310 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR CWD Tests for CWD must be conducted at a department approved laboratory. The tissue samples and/or specimens required under ARM 32.4.1302 shall be determined by the state veterinarian. The state veterinarian may approve new technology and test …

32.4.1311 MANAGEMENT OF ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK CERVID HERDS IDENTIFIED AS CWD TRACE HERDS The requirements for the disposition of alternative livestock farm cervid CWD trace herds is as follows: The licensee must comply with CWD surveillance of the herd as outlined in ARM 32.4.130…

32.4.1312 MANAGEMENT OF ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK CERVID HERDS WITH AT LEAST ONE ANIMAL DIAGNOSED WITH CWD AND WITH LOW PROBABILITY OF CWD TRANSMISSION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 81-2-103, 87-4-422, MCA Implementing statute(s): 81-2-103, 87-4-422, MCA History: NEW, 1999 MAR p…

32.4.1313 MANAGEMENT OF CWD POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK CERVID HERDS Disposition of cervid herds with a CWD confirmed diagnosis is as follows: Complete depopulation and post-mortem testing of the herd; or The entire herd shall be placed under quarantine for a period of five ye…

32.4.1319 ENHANCEMENT OF TRACE BACK AND OBSERVATION CAPABILITIES All high-risk animals shall be identified with a unique, easily read identification tag provided by the department. This identification may be in addition to the alternative livestock identification required in 87-4…

32.4.1320 REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPTIVE CERVIDAE, OWNED BY OR IN THE POSSESSION OF ZOOS, INDIVIDUALS, OR OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES NOT LICENSED AS ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK FARMS The owner or manager of a public or privately owned zoo or confinement facility not licensed as a alternative li…

32.4.201 IDENTIFICATION OF ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK Alternative livestock owned or transferred to any alternative livestock farm within the state of Montana must be individually identified by the method prescribed by the department. Every alternative livestock animal must be marked …

32.4.202 IDENTIFICATION OF OMNIVORES AND CARNIVORES Omnivores and carnivores shall be tattooed as required by 87-6-701, MCA. Each omnivore and carnivore shall be identified by microchip identification. The department shall specify the brand of microchip. The owner shall provide t…

32.4.203 WAIVERS TO IDENTIFICATION Under the authority of 87-4-414(5), MCA, the department may grant a temporary waiver to identification requirements. The licensee may request a temporary waiver if the animal meets the following requirements: the animal is tattooed in compliance…