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Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.14 - Equine Infectious Anemia › Rule 32.3.1401 - DEFINITIONS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) "Equidae or equids" include all horses
				(E. cabalus) , asses (E. asinus) , zebras (e. equiferus) , their crosses, and
				other members of the equidae family as determined by the state veterinarian.
(2) "Equine infectious anemia"
				(EIA) is an infectious, contagious and potentially fatal viral disease of
				equidae.
(3) "Exposed equids" are
				equidae that have been in a herd with reactors or have been in contact with a
				reactor for seven days or more at a distance of less than 200 yards or as
				determined by the state veterinarian to be otherwise at risk of being exposed
				via natural or iatrogenic means.
(4) "Official EIA test report forms" are the
				USDA, APHIS VS form 10-11 or other similar form approved by the USDA and the
				state veterinarian. A completed form must contain official identification of
				the equid and must list the owner's name, the address and county of the
				animal's home premise, the name and address of the authorized individual
				collecting the test sample, the laboratory name and address, and the
				individual's name that conducted the test. The EIA test document must list one
				animal only.
(5) "Official
				identification" of equine tested for EIA is a description of the equine to
				include the following: age, sex, breed, color, the animal's name, distinctive
				markings (e.g., color patterns, scars, or blemishes), and other forms of
				permanent identification (e.g., brands, tattoos, or microchips). In the absence
				of any distinctive color markings or any form of visible permanent
				identification (brands, tattoos, or scars) the animal must be identified by
				showing the location of all hair whorls, vortices or cow licks with an "X" on
				the illustration provided on an official form. Other forms of identification
				may be used as they are developed and approved by the state
				veterinarian.
(6) "Official tests"
				for EIA must include the AGID test, the C-ELISA test, and other EIA tests
				approved by the USDA and the state veterinarian and conducted by an approved
				individual at an approved laboratory.
(7) A "reactor" is an equid that is AGID test
				positive . It must be declared to be infected with EIA and must be designated
				as an EIA reactor.
(8) A "suspect"
				is an equid that is positive on any official test for EIA. It must be declared
				an EIA suspect and subject to additional testing pending final classification.
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-104,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 81-2-104,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.14 - Equine Infectious Anemia › Rule 32.3.1402 - BLOOD TESTING PROCEDURES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Equine blood
				samples collected for official EIA tests shall be collected by a state or
				federal animal health official or a deputy state veterinarian who is licensed,
				deputized, and accredited in the state in which the animal being tested is
				located.
(2) Official EIA test
				samples shall be accompanied to the testing laboratory by a completed official
				EIA test report form. The veterinarian or animal health official collecting the
				EIA test samples shall record the date the samples were collected and affix
				his/her signature to the official EIA test report.
(3) Official EIA tests shall be conducted in
				a laboratory approved by USDA and the office of the state
				veterinarian.
81-2-102, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.14 - Equine Infectious Anemia › Rule 32.3.1403 - A REPORTABLE DISEASE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) All
				laboratories conducting EIA tests on Montana origin equids and all
				veterinarians who diagnose EIA in Montana equids shall report positive results
				of all EIA tests and diagnoses to the department of livestock within one
				working day of such test or diagnosis. Negative test results shall be reported
				in the regular manner.
Sec.
					 81-2-102 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.14 - Equine Infectious Anemia › Rule 32.3.1404 - RETESTING OF REACTOR HORSES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The
				department of livestock may require or recommend a retest of an EIA reactor to
				confirm infection or identification of the animal. In cases where a
				confirmatory test is conducted, the final determination of infection shall be
				delayed until the results of the confirmatory test are available. The animal on
				which a confirmatory test is to be conducted shall be placed under an official
				hold order until the results of the confirmatory test are available.
Sec.
					 81-2-102 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.14 - Equine Infectious Anemia › Rule 32.3.1405 - DISPOSITION OF REACTOR HORSES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Equids
				found to be infected with EIA shall be quarantined to the premise where the
				animal was found to be infected, the owner's premise, or another premise
				approved by the department of livestock and are subject to the provisions of
				ARM Title 32, chapter 3, sub-chapter 1.
(2) The EIA reactor shall remain under
				quarantine until it is:
(a) consigned to
				slaughter at a USDA approved equine slaughter establishment;
(b) euthanized (or dies) and is buried or
				incinerated; or
(c) is donated to
				an approved university or other research facility for use in EIA research
				projects.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.14 - Equine Infectious Anemia › Rule 32.3.1406 - TESTING OF EXPOSED EQUIDS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) EIA exposed
				equids, as defined by ARM
				32.3.1401,
				must be placed under a hold order until the animals have been tested negative
				to EIA at least 60 days after the last reactor animal has been removed from the
				premise. Individual exposed equids may be allowed to move under hold order for
				specific purposes as approved by the state veterinarian if they have a negative
				EIA test prior to movement. Such movement must not be longer than 15 days.
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-104,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 81-2-104,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.15 - Poultry › Rule 32.3.1501 - DEFINITIONS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
In this sub-chapter:
(1) "Official test" as applied to testing of
				poultry, means a test made by an authorized employee of the Montana department
				of livestock, animal health division or its authorized agent.
(2) "Cleaned and disinfected" means removal
				of all litter and thorough cleaning of premises, in a manner approved by the
				Montana department of livestock, animal health division, followed by a thorough
				spraying of all exposed surfaces with an approved disinfectant.
(3) "Distributor" means any person, who is in
				the business of distributing, disposing of or selling to the public baby, young
				or other chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys or other domestic fowl, or eggs for
				hatching purposes, including what is known as "over the counter sale" of baby
				chicks.
Sec.
					 81-20-101 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-101
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.15 - Poultry › Rule 32.3.1502 - FLOCKS PRODUCING HATCHING EGGS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1)
				Poultry houses and the land in the immediate vicinity thereof must be kept in a
				sanitary condition.
(2) Flocks must
				consist of healthy birds. An owner of any flock showing signs of an infectious,
				contagious or communicable disease may not sell hatching eggs until such time
				as the disease has been declared eliminated from the flock.
(3) The entire flock producing hatching eggs
				must be negative to an official pullorum-typhoid blood test made within the
				past 12 months. However, those flocks which have been negative to an official
				pullorum-typhoid blood test on the last two consecutive annual official tests
				and have confined all additions to the flock to birds from U.S.
				pullorum-typhoid clean flocks may be negative to an annual test consisting of
				at least 25% of the birds in the hatching-egg producing flock, the birds tested
				to be representative of all pens or units of birds on the premises. If
				pullorum-typhoid reactors are found on any test, the entire flock must be
				placed under quarantine, and the entire flock must pass two consecutive
				official pullorum-typhoid blood tests at least 21 days apart to be eligible for
				quarantine release and for hatching eggs produced from the flock to again be
				eligible to be sold.
(4) Each bird
				must be identified with a sealed numbered band. Under some conditions, other
				identification may be approved by the Montana department of livestock, animal
				health division.
(5) All
				domesticated fowl on the farm of the flock producing hatching eggs must either
				be properly tested to meet the same standards as the flock producing hatching
				eggs, or such birds and their eggs must be separated and maintained in a manner
				approved by the Montana department of livestock, animal health
				division.
(6) If pullorum, typhoid,
				or paratyphoid infection is found in a flock producing hatching eggs, no
				subsequent official blood test may be conducted until the previous reactors
				have been removed and the premises have been cleaned and disinfected.
Sec.
					 81-20-101 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-101
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.15 - Poultry › Rule 32.3.1503 - HATCHERIES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) All eggs set in a commercial hatchery may
				originate only from flocks that fully comply with ARM 32.3.2102 or
				32.3.217.
(2) Incubators must be maintained in a
				sanitary condition. The hatching trays must be thoroughly washed and
				disinfected with an approved disinfectant after each setting. The hatching
				compartment must be thoroughly cleaned and fumigated with an accepted fumigant
				after each hatch.
(3) Batteries in
				which started poultry are kept must be separate and apart from incubator rooms,
				feed rooms, and the general public, must be maintained in a sanitary condition,
				and may not be overcrowded.
(4) All
				poultry sold in Montana must be apparently vigorous, and free from evidence of
				any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease, or known exposure
				thereto.
(5) Records of purchases
				and sales of eggs or poultry must be maintained by all hatcheries in Montana,
				and shall contain the name and address of the purchases, and the date of each
				purchase or sale.
(6) Hatcheries
				may use only new boxes in boxing chicks or poults.
Sec.
					 81-20-101 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-101
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.15 - Poultry › Rule 32.3.1504 - DISTRIBUTORS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Distributors may not purchase, handle, or
				sell poultry from any source which does not comply with ARM 32.3.2102,
				32.3.2103, or
				32.3.2301.
(2) Distributors who remove poultry from
				original shipping containers and hold them for distribution must provide
				adequate battery rooms separate and apart from feed rooms, store rooms, and the
				general public. The batteries and battery rooms must be kept in a sanitary
				condition.
(3) Distributors may not
				reuse any chick or poult box which has been shipped by public
				conveyance.
(4) Poultry which are
				offered for sale by distributors must be free from evidence of any infectious,
				contagious or communicable disease, or known exposure thereto.
(5) Records of purchases and sales of poultry
				must be maintained by all distributors in Montana, and shall contain the name
				and address of the purchaser and date of each purchase or sale.
Sec.
					 81-20-101 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-101
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.15 - Poultry › Rule 32.3.1505 - BLOOD TESTING WITH SALMONELLA ANTIGENS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1)
				The official pullorum-typhoid blood test is the standard tube agglutination
				test, the rapid serum test, or the stained-antigen, rapid, whole-blood test.
				The antigen used for official whole-blood tests shall be supplied by the
				Montana Department of Livestock, Animal Health Division.
(2) There must be an interval of at least 21
				days between any official blood test and any previous test with
				pullorum-typhoid antigen.
(3) All
				chickens to be used as breeders must be tested when more than five months of
				age.
(4) All turkeys to be used as
				breeders must be tested when more than four months of age.
(5) In breeding flocks, all reactors to tests
				with salmonella antigens, other than salmonella pullorum-typhoid antigen, must
				be considered in determining the disease classification of the flock.
(6) Reactors may be submitted to the Montana
				Department of Livestock, Animal Health Division Laboratory for autopsy and
				bacteriological examination. The number of reactors to be submitted must be
				designated by a representative of the Montana Department of Livestock, Animal
				Health Division. In case such bacteriological examination fails to demonstrate
				pullorum or typhoid infections, the flock may be classified as free from
				pullorum or typhoid. If other members of the Salmonella group are isolated, the
				Montana Department of Livestock, Animal Health Division may disqualify the
				flock for the production of hatching eggs, or require such action as is deemed
				necessary with respect to the infection.
(7) The Montana Department of Livestock,
				Animal Health Division may designate or license authorized testing agents who
				have demonstrated the ability to perform the duties of pullorum-typhoid testing
				to the satisfaction of the department.
(a) No
				dealer, broker, or poultry market operator may be designated.
(b) The department may charge a fee for
				designation.
(c) The department has
				the authority to revoke designations.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.15 - Poultry › Rule 32.3.1506 - INFECTIOUS, CONTAGIOUS, OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Poultry affected with or exposed to
				infectious, contagious, or communicable disease shall be handled in accordance
				with the provisions of sub-chapter 1 and the orders of the state
				veterinarian.
Sec.
					 81-20-101 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-101
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.15 - Poultry › Rule 32.3.1507 - EXHIBITIONS OF POULTRY

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) All
				out-of-state poultry to be exhibited in Montana must be accompanied by an
				official health certificate issued in compliance with sub-chapter 2. Such
				poultry must also comply with the requirements of this sub-chapter.
(2) All entries to a poultry exhibition,
				originating within Montana, must be accompanied by a declaration or
				certification in writing, made by an authorized representative of the Montana
				department of livestock, animal health division, that the poultry entries and
				the flocks from which they were obtained are free from evidence of or exposure
				to any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease of poultry. The
				declaration of certification may be made not more than 7 days prior to the
				admission of any poultry to be exhibited at any exhibition in Montana. The
				certificate must accompany the birds and be presented to the superintendent of
				the poultry exhibition when entries are made. The certificates are to be
				available to an authorized representative of the Montana department of
				livestock, animal health division.
(3) All entries must be vaccinated against
				Newcastle Disease with a killed-virus vaccine not less than 15 days nor more
				than 120 days prior to exhibition.
(4) Birds from flocks where fowl pox
				vaccination has been practiced may be exhibited, provided they have been
				officially vaccinated with pigeon pox vaccine at least 30 days, or with fowl
				pox vaccine at least 60 days prior to exhibition. No birds may be accepted for
				exhibition if fowl pox has existed in the flock during the preceding 12
				months.
(5) Poultry may not be
				admitted for exhibition that originate from flocks in which laryngotracheitis
				has occurred within the past 16 months, or which have been vaccinated with
				laryngotracheitis virus within the last 10 days.
(6) All crates, boxes, containers, or
				vehicles, must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before being used to
				transport poultry to any exhibition.
(7) Upon being presented for admission to any
				exhibition, all poultry must be examined for evidence of infectious, contagious
				or communicable disease by a representative of the Montana department of
				livestock, animal health division. Poultry showing symptoms of an infectious,
				contagious or communicable disease, and all contact birds, must be refused
				admittance.
(8) All birds at the
				exhibition must be examined at least once each day by a representative of the
				Montana department of livestock, animal health division. Poultry showing
				evidence of any disease, and all poultry in the same cage, must be immediately
				removed and held in isolation under official quarantine.
Sec.
					 81-20-101 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-101
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.15 - Poultry › Rule 32.3.1508 - TUBERCULOSIS IN POULTRY (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 81-20-101 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-101
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.20 - Animal Identifications › Rule 32.3.2001 - BRANDS AND EARMARKS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The following
				(1)(a) and (1)(b) are brands required for import of cattle into Montana:
(a) cattle originating from Mexico must be
				"M" branded as required by 9
				CFR 93.427.
(b) cattle originating from Canada must have
				a C[TURNED V]N hot iron brand or tattoo as permanent origin identification. If
				a brand is used, it must be 2-3 inches tall applied high on the right hip,
				consistent with VS memo 591.64. If a tattoo is used, it must identify the
				exporting country with the C^N letters applied to the inside of the left
				ear.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.20 - Animal Identifications › Rule 32.3.2002 - SWINE IDENTIFICATION CODE: ASSIGNMENT OF CODES (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.20 - Animal Identifications › Rule 32.3.2006 - INTRASTATE MOVEMENT OF CATTLE: IDENTIFICATION

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) This rule is to
				assist in the control and eradication of bovine tuberculosis, bovine
				brucellosis and other infectious, contagious, communicable diseases of cattle;
				and to assist in maintaining Montana as an accredited-free tuberculosis state
				and certified brucellosis-free state.
(2) In this rule
(a) "Backtag" means the United States
				department of agriculture, animal and plant health inspection service,
				veterinary services approved backtag adopted by the Montana department of
				livestock as an official animal identification tag.
(b) "Eartag" means the United States
				department of agriculture, animal and plant health inspection service,
				veterinary services approved eartag adopted by the Montana department of
				livestock as an official animal identification tag.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.23 - Control of Biologics › Rule 32.3.2301 - CONTROL OF BIOLOGICS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) In this
				sub-chapter "biologic" means a medicinal preparation made from living organisms
				and their products. It includes but is not limited to serums, vaccines,
				antigens, and antitoxins.
(2) No
				biologic may be brought into the state without a permit from the department of
				livestock as required by
				81-2-703, MCA. A long term permit
				may be granted upon request.
(3) No
				person may manufacture for sale, or sell, or offer for sale for use in the
				state of Montana, any biological product intended for diagnostic, immunizing or
				therapeutic purposes in animals unless such product is approved by and
				manufactured under a license issued by the U.S. department of agriculture, or
				unless upon specific permission in writing by the Montana department of
				livestock, animal health division.
(4) The distribution, sale or use of viable
				anthrax vaccines is prohibited except by permit from the state veterinarian of
				Montana.
(5) The sale of any rabies
				biologic except to a licensed veterinarian or public health agency is
				prohibited.
(6) All serums, viruses
				and vaccines sold or offered for sale in the state of Montana for use in
				domestic animals shall be kept in a dark place at a temperature of not more
				than 45°F, and not less than 35°F, until such time as they are sold,
				and shall not be sold after their expiration date. They must be sold in their
				original container.
Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.23 - Control of Biologics › Rule 32.3.2302 - AUTHORIZATION AND OFFICIAL TESTS (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 81-2-102, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.23 - Control of Biologics › Rule 32.3.2303 - DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) All blood tests
				or other diagnostic tests for brucellosis, and all blood tests or other
				diagnostic tests for any infectious, contagious disease of livestock must be
				reported in writing, to the Department of Livestock, Animal Health Division,
				within one week after such test is made.
(2) Each report of a diagnostic test must be
				signed by the licensed veterinarian obtaining the blood and making a diagnostic
				test, and shall contain a complete statement of identification by means of
				eartag numbers, registration numbers, tattoo numbers, holding brands, or other
				acceptable identification; also the name and address of the owner and actual
				results of the test and action taken.
81-2-102, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.23 - Control of Biologics › Rule 32.3.2304 - VACCINATIONS (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 81-2-102, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.2 - Identification › Rule 32.4.201 - IDENTIFICATION OF ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1)
				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.
(2)
				Every alternative livestock animal must be marked with a whole herd mark (herd
				tattoo) registered to an alternative livestock farm animal owner and placed in
				the location on the animal identified by the department's recorder of marks and
				brands.
(a) The herd tattoo placed in an
				animal born on the alternative livestock farm or imported to the alternative
				livestock farm from out-of-state shall be that of the owner of the animal and
				is recognized as the original tattoo.
(b) Retattoo of an illegible tattoo shall be
				done by a designated agent of the department and shall be the original tattoo
				(herd of origin) of the animal. When an animal is retattooed, the designated
				agent of the department shall submit a certificate of veterinary inspection to
				the department documenting the retattoo of the animal and the complete animal
				identification, age, sex and species information.
(c) The recorded whole herd mark (herd
				tattoo) has all of the rights of ownership granted under
				81-3-105,
				MCA.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.2 - Identification › Rule 32.4.202 - IDENTIFICATION OF OMNIVORES AND CARNIVORES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1)
				Omnivores and carnivores shall be tattooed as required by
				87-6-701,
				MCA.
(2) Each omnivore and
				carnivore shall be identified by microchip identification. The department shall
				specify the brand of microchip. The owner shall provide the department the
				microchip number/frequency and location of insertion of the microchip for each
				animal.
(3) If the animal does not
				qualify for a waiver under ARM
				32.4.203;
				the animal must be fitted with a collar or other form of identification that
				meets the requirements of
				87-4-414,
				MCA designated by the department of livestock.
AUTH:
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.2 - Identification › Rule 32.4.203 - WAIVERS TO IDENTIFICATION

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) 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:
(a) the animal is
				tattooed in compliance with
				81-3-102,
				MCA, or
				87-1-231,
				MCA; and
(b) for animals 12 months
				of age and older, the animal has one existing form of approved
				identification.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.3 - Inspection › Rule 32.4.302 - INSPECTION OF ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK AND INTERNAL FACILITIES

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(1) An authorized agent of the department may
				enter the alternative livestock farm and conduct an inspection of the internal
				facilities and/or animals under the following conditions:
(a) For routine inspection purposes, after
				contacting the owner/manager of a licensed alternative livestock farm, an
				authorized agent of the department may enter at reasonable times on the
				alternative livestock farm to inspect the alternative livestock and the
				internal facilities.
(b) If the
				department has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of Title 87,
				chapter 4, Title 81, chapter 3, MCA, or any rule made under the authority of
				87-4-422, MCA, has occurred, an
				unannounced inspection of the alternative livestock farm internal facilities
				and/or animals may be conducted.
(c) Upon request, the alternative livestock
				farm licensee shall present the alternative livestock for inspection under the
				conditions required by ARM
				32.4.301.
(d) The alternative livestock farm licensee
				is responsible for assembling, handling, and restraining animals and for all
				subsequent costs incurred to present the animals for inspection.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.4 - Testing Requirements › Rule 32.4.401 - CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

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(1) Prior to a change of ownership, movement,
				transfer, or sale of alternative livestock within Montana, the animals must
				meet all testing requirements mandated by the state veterinarian under ARM
				Title 32, chapter 3, subchapters 4 and 6.
(2) The department may waive change of
				ownership and transportation testing requirements of alternative livestock
				consigned for slaughter on the immediate alternative livestock farm premises,
				or consigned to an out-of-state destination with the following conditions:
(a) The waiver from testing does not exempt
				any requirement for necropsy or post mortem inspection that may be determined
				to be necessary by the state veterinarian.
(b) No animal consigned to an out-of-state
				destination may be diverted to an in-state destination if it has not met the
				test requirements of this rule and without the approval of the
				department.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.4 - Testing Requirements › Rule 32.4.402 - ELK-RED DEER HYBRIDIZATION TESTS

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(1) All elk
				imported into Montana must be certified free from elk-red deer hybridization.
				No elk-red deer hybrid may be imported.
(2) An elk may be certified free from elk-red
				deer hybridization by one of the following methods:
(a) Provide an elk-red deer hybridization
				test result that shows no red deer markers and clearly identifies the animal;
				or
(b) Provide a North American Elk
				Breeder Association gold or silver level registration that clearly identifies
				the animal.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.4 - Testing Requirements › Rule 32.4.403 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK GAMETES (OVA AND SEMEN) AND EMBRYOS

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(1) The use of semen within the state of
				Montana and the import of semen into the state, for artificial insemination of
				alternative livestock must meet all of the requirements of
				81-2-703,
				MCA, rules promulgated under the authority of
				81-2-703,
				MCA, and any order of the state veterinarian.
(2) The sale and importation of gametes and
				embryos in the state of Montana must meet the requirements for the sale and
				transfer of alternative livestock, which include, but are not limited to:
(a) the provisions for a bill of
				sale;
(b) a health certificate;
				and
(c) importation permit where
				applicable.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.4 - Testing Requirements › Rule 32.4.404 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ESCAPED, RECAPTURED ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

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(1) The state veterinarian may require
				disease testing of an escaped, recaptured alternative livestock prior to
				reintroduction to the herd.
87-4-422, MCA; IMP,
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.4 - Testing Requirements › Rule 32.4.405 - WAIVER OF TESTING REQUIREMENTS

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(1) The
				state veterinarian may waive a disease testing requirement on a case by case
				basis if granting the waiver does not create a threat of disease to livestock,
				wildlife or to the public.
Sec.
					 87-4-422, MCA; IMP,
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.4 - Testing Requirements › Rule 32.4.406 - LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS

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(1) All tests of
				animals required by Montana or federal authorities as a condition for entry
				into or movement within Montana must be made or confirmed in state or federal
				animal diagnostic laboratories.
Sec.
					 87-4-422, MCA; IMP,
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.5 - Restricted or Prohibited Alternative Livestock › Rule 32.4.501 - POSSESSION OF RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

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(1) Under the authority of
				87-4-424, MCA, the Department of
				Fish, Wildlife and Parks has prohibited the possession, purchase, sale or
				transportation of elk-red deer hybrids.
(2) The transportation or disposition of any
				restricted or prohibited species must meet all department testing,
				transportation, sale, slaughter, and inspection requirements for alternative
				livestock.
(3) Five days advance
				notice must be provided to the department and the Department of Fish, Wildlife
				and Parks prior to the transportation or disposition of any illegally possessed
				animals.
(4) Possession, transport,
				or sale of any other restricted or prohibited species is subject to the
				penalties and disposition mandated under
				87-4-407, MCA.
87-4-422, MCA; IMP,
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.5 - Restricted or Prohibited Alternative Livestock › Rule 32.4.502 - IMPORTATION OF RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

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(1) The department has designated the
				following alternative livestock as "restricted species" on the basis of
				specific animal health risks that they pose to wildlife and/or domestic
				livestock:
(a) The importation of
				white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and moose (Alces alces) into Montana
				is restricted until such time the state veterinarian approves a diagnostic
				technique and test protocols for the detection of meningeal worm parasites and
				dorsal spined larvae. No animal with positive test results for meningeal worm
				or dorsal spined larvae may be imported into Montana.
(i) The state veterinarian may approve new
				technology and test protocols for the detection of meningeal worm parasites
				and/or larvae as they are developed.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.6 - Shipment › Rule 32.4.601 - IMPORTATION OF ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

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(1)
				Alternative livestock imported into Montana must meet all requirements of ARM
				Title 32, chapter 3, subchapter 2; Title 81, chapter 2, part 7, MCA; and any
				other orders issued by the department.
(2) All cervid species will be treated with
				an appropriate anthelmintic as determined by the state veterinarian at least 20
				days prior to entry into Montana to reduce the potential of undesirable
				parasites.
(3) Animals must be
				consigned to an alternative livestock farm licensee. The alternative livestock
				farm licensee must have a valid license for the species being
				imported.
(4) Alternative livestock
				shall be accompanied by an official health certificate and a permit, which must
				be attached to the waybill or be in the possession of the driver of the vehicle
				or person in charge of the animals. When a single health certificate or permit
				is issued for animals being moved in more than one vehicle, the driver of each
				vehicle must possess a copy of the health certificate or permit.
(a) The official health certificate must meet
				all of the requirements of ARM
				32.3.206
				and the accredited veterinarian issuing the health certificate must certify
				that the following conditions are true:
(i)
				All elk in the shipment have been certified free from red deer gene markers as
				required by ARM
				32.4.402.
				No elk-red deer hybrid may be imported. Certification must be provided to the
				department prior to the issuance of an import permit;
(ii) The accredited veterinarian issuing the
				health certificate shall assess the herd of origin and determine if the
				alternative livestock have been infected by or exposed to
Mycobacterium
				paratuberculosis
(Johnes disease). A statement summarizing the
				findings shall be included on the health certificate. No animal exposed to or
				infected with
M. paratuberculosis
may be imported;
(iii) The herd of origin must be certified as
				free of central nervous system (CNS) symptoms for the last five years; and
(iv) Animals must meet all other
				importation requirements made by the state veterinarian under ARM Title 32,
				chapter 3, subchapter 2;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.6 - Shipment › Rule 32.4.602 - EXPORTATION OF ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

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(1) Any alternative
				livestock exported must be tagged and marked in compliance with ARM
				32.4.201.
(2) The animal must meet the inspection
				requirements for change of ownership and movement of alternative livestock
				prior to movement from the alternative livestock farm in accordance to ARM
				32.4.301.
(3) The shipment must be accompanied by a
				certificate of inspection and valid bill of sale for animals that have changed
				ownership.
AUTH:
					 87-4-422, MCA; IMP:
					 81-3-102,
					 87-4-414,
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.7 - Transportation › Rule 32.4.701 - TRANSPORT WITHIN AND INTO MONTANA

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(1) Prior to
				movement of alternative livestock within Montana, the animals must be inspected
				pursuant to
				81-3-203(1) through
				(3), MCA, excluding those exceptions outlined
				in ARM 32.4.301.
(2) When transporting alternative livestock
				within and into Montana, the animal shipment shall be accompanied by the
				inspection certificate or transport permit and if a change of ownership has
				occurred, a valid bill of sale must accompany the shipment. If the animals are
				moved in more than one vehicle, the driver of each vehicle shall have in his
				possession a copy of the inspection certificate or transport permit, and bill
				of sale.
(3) Imported animals must
				meet all the requirements of ARM
				32.4.601.
(4) Movement of alternative livestock must be
				in a secured and enclosed vehicle.
(5) Movement of alternative livestock from
				alternative livestock farm property to alternative livestock farm property
				under one license must be within a secured and enclosed vehicle unless the
				following conditions have been met:
(a) the
				properties are immediately adjacent with no separation distance between the
				properties; or
(b) the alternative
				livestock farm licensee must submit to the department for review and approval a
				proposed alternative method of transportation or movement of animals between
				separated properties. This shall include but is not limited to the movement of
				animals from pasture to pasture across public or private roads, easements, and
				rights of way.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.7 - Transportation › Rule 32.4.702 - TRANSPORT THROUGH MONTANA

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(1) Alternative
				livestock may be transported from out of the state through Montana if:
(a) the animals proceed directly through
				Montana with no intent to unload;
(b) an official health certificate is
				obtained from the state of origin to show destination, origin, and proof of
				ownership of any alternative livestock being transported;
(c) animals are not sold, bartered, traded,
				or otherwise transferred while in the state; and
(d) in emergencies, alternative livestock in
				transit are unloaded and temporarily held with prior approval from the
				department (Helena office). Animals must be held in compliance with quarantine
				rules promulgated by the department.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.8 - Quarantine and Handling › Rule 32.4.801 - CATCH PEN AND HANDLING DEVICE

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(1) All
				alternative livestock farm licensees must have a catch pen and a handling
				device that enables the licensee to test, inspect, mark, and tag all
				alternative livestock on the premises.
(2) A permanent or portable handling device
				must be on the alternative livestock farm at all times. The handling device
				must be of a size appropriate for the species of animal and must provide for
				the safety of the animal and the handler.
(3) Each licensed alternative livestock farm
				property must have a catch pen within the perimeter fencing to facilitate the
				confinement, handling, and movement of animals. Alternative livestock farm
				properties with a physical separation distance between pastures are required to
				maintain a catch pen in each pasture.
87-4-422, MCA; IMP,
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.8 - Quarantine and Handling › Rule 32.4.802 - QUARANTINE FACILITY

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(1) Each licensed
				alternative livestock farm must have a department-approved quarantine facility
				within its perimeter fence or submit a quarantine action plan to the department
				that guarantees the licensee unlimited access to an approved quarantine
				facility on another licensed alternative livestock farm within the state of
				Montana.
(2) Approval for expansion
				of an alternative livestock farm shall not be granted by the Department of
				Fish, Wildlife and Parks until the licensee receives department approval of the
				quarantine facility and handling facilities.
(3) A licensee applying for an expansion of
				an alternative livestock farm shall submit the following to the department and
				the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks at the time the application is
				submitted to the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks:
(a) design plans for the applicant's
				alternative livestock farm catch pen and handling facilities required under ARM
				32.4.801;
(b) detailed design specifications for a
				quarantine facility on the property owned or leased by the applicant and
				identified on the alternative livestock farm license application; or
(c) a quarantine plan for the quarantine of
				animals at an approved quarantine facility located on another licensed
				alternative livestock farm (host). This plan must include:
(i) recognition that animals must meet all
				inspection, transportation and testing requirements prior to
				movement;
(ii) a signed statement
				from the alternative livestock farm licensee (host) who is allowing the
				applicant unrestricted use of his quarantine facility. This statement must
				define the period of time for which the applicant/licensee has permission to
				use the quarantine facility; and
(iii) if the alternative livestock farm
				licensee (host) revokes the privilege to use his quarantine facility, or if the
				privilege is consensual for a defined period of time which has expired, the
				applicant/licensee has 30 days to design his own facilities and submit the
				plans to the department for approval. The applicant/licensee must construct the
				facility within 90 days of department approval of the
				plans.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.8 - Quarantine and Handling › Rule 32.4.803 - MODIFICATION OF QUARANTINE FACILITIES

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(1)
				Prior to modifying the quarantine facility, the licensee shall submit to the
				department for approval the plans and specifications for the proposed changes.
				Modifications include structural changes and/or a change of location of the
				quarantine facilities.
Sec.
					 87-4-422 MCA; IMP,
					 87-4-422
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.9 - Conditions and Penalties › Rule 32.4.901 - IMPOSITION OF QUARANTINE

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(1) Imported
				alternative livestock shall be placed under quarantine until:
(a) all disease testing requirements are met;
				and
(b) the animals are tagged and
				marked as required by
				87-4-414, MCA.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.9 - Conditions and Penalties › Rule 32.4.902 - BREAKING OF QUARANTINE

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(1) No person may
				remove any quarantined animal from a quarantine area or bring any animals into
				an active quarantine area without the permission of the department.
(2) Violation of the terms of the quarantine
				is punishable by
				81-2-113, MCA, and other
				applicable provisions of the MCA.
Sec.
					 87-4-422, MCA; IMP,
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.10 - Reporting Diseases and Disposal of Carcasses › Rule 32.4.1001 - DUTY TO REPORT CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

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(1) 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.
87-4-422, MCA; IMP,
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.4.10 - Reporting Diseases and Disposal of Carcasses › Rule 32.4.1002 - DISPOSAL OF CARCASSES

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(1) 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
				highways, streams, lakes or rivers, or allowed to remain on the ground surface
				so as to become a public nuisance to livestock, wildlife or other
				animals.
Sec.
					 87-4-422, MCA; IMP ;
					 87-4-422,
					 MCA;