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Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.201 - DEFINITIONS

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(1) In this subchapter:
(a) "Animals" means livestock, dogs, cats,
				rabbits, rodents, game animals, furbearing and wild mammals, poultry, and other
				birds.
(b) "Brucellosis
				test-eligible goat" means all sexually intact goats six months of age or
				older.
(c) "Dairy cattle" means
				cattle of dairy breeds or dairy types that may at some time be used for the
				production of milk or milk products for human consumption.
(d) "Dairy goats" means goats of dairy breeds
				or dairy types that may at some time be used for the production of milk or milk
				products for human consumption.
(e)
				"Health certificate" means a certificate of veterinary inspection issued on an
				official health certificate form of the state of origin or an equivalent form
				of the U.S. Department of Agriculture attesting that the animals described
				thereon have been visually inspected and found to meet the entry requirements
				of the state of Montana. In addition, the health certificate shall conform to
				the requirements of ARM
				32.3.206.
(f) "Licensed equine-approved feedlot" means
				a facility with specific exemptions to the equine import requirements in ARM
				32.3.216
				and that has on file with the department an approved and signed MOU.
(g) "Livestock" means cattle, horses, mules,
				asses, sheep, swine, goats, domestic bison, camelids, and ratites.
(h) "Montana-approved bull stud" means a
				licensed facility that meets the requirements in ARM
				32.3.220.
(i) "Originate from" means animals
				have resided for 60 days or more in the state or zone from which they are being
				shipped into Montana.
(j) "Permit"
				means an official number issued by the Montana Department of Livestock after
				proper application which allows the movement of animals or biologics into
				Montana. In addition, the permit shall conform to the requirements of ARM
				32.3.207.
(k) "Poultry" means domesticated birds
				including, but not limited to, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl,
				pigeons, and pheasants.
(l)
				"Sporting bovine" means bucking bull, steer-wrestling steer, or roping
				bovine.
(m) "Tuberculosis
				test-eligible bison" means all domestic bison two months of age and
				over.
(n) "Tuberculosis
				test-eligible cattle" means all cattle two months of age and older.
(o) "Tuberculosis test-eligible goat" means
				all sexually intact goats two months of age and older.
(p) "Virgin bull" means a sexually intact
				male bovine less than 12 months of age or a sexually intact male bovine 12 to
				24 months of age that is accompanied by a signed affidavit from the owner or
				manager as having had no potential breeding contact with sexually intact female
				cattle.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.202 - REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTATION

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(1) Animals or
				animal semen may not be brought into the state of Montana without a certificate
				of veterinary inspection or other documentation as approved by the department.
				For each individual shipment, the person in charge of the animals or all
				drivers of vehicles transporting animals must have in their possession copies
				of all required documentation.
(2)
				The department may also require a permit for animals, animal semen, or animal
				biologics brought into the state.
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-707,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-703,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.203 - IMPORTATION OF DISEASED ANIMALS

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(1) Livestock
				infected with or exposed to brucellosis, tuberculosis, or any other infectious,
				contagious, or communicable animal disease may not enter the state unless
				destined directly for slaughter at a slaughterhouse under USDA supervision. In
				addition, all conditions for the movement of animals from a quarantined area
				established by the quarantining authority or U.S. Department of Agriculture
				must be met.
(2) If any animal in a
				lot presented for shipment or movement into Montana shows a suspicious or
				positive reaction to any test required for admission to Montana, no animal from
				that lot or from the herd in which the animal reacting to the test originates
				may enter the state of Montana without special permission from the state
				veterinarian or his agent.
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.204 - PERMIT REQUIRED FOR LIVESTOCK, GAME, FURBEARING ANIMALS, WILD ANIMALS, EMBRYOS, AND SEMEN (REPEALED)

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AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101, MCA; IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.205 - QUARANTINE FOR ANIMALS ENTERING ILLEGALLY

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(1)
				Animals which enter the state of Montana without a valid health certificate or
				permit, or both if required, or in violation of any rules of the Department of
				Livestock shall be held in quarantine at the risk and expense of the owner
				until released by an authorized representative of the Department of Livestock,
				Animal Health Division. The quarantine may be released only after the
				department has been satisfied, by appropriate means, that the animals under
				quarantine as a result of noncompliance with this rule are not infected with
				disease.
81-2-102,
					 81-20-101, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.206 - DOCUMENTS FOR IMPORTATION

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(1) Health
				certificates are valid for not more than 30 days after the date of inspection,
				except where otherwise noted in this rule, and may not be issued unless the
				animals described thereon comply with Montana entry requirements, and the
				health certificate contains: names and addresses of the consignor and
				consignee, place of origin of shipment, its final destination, accurate
				description and identification of each animal, purpose for which they are
				shipped, and method of transportation.
(2) It must indicate the health status of the
				animals involved, including dates and results of inspections, tests and
				vaccinations required by the state of Montana. A copy of the health certificate
				must be sent to the state veterinarian of Montana.
(3) The accredited veterinarian issuing the
				health certificate must certify that the animals shown thereon are free from
				evidence of any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease or known
				exposure thereto.
(4) The state
				veterinarian may waive requirements for animals imported into Montana on a
				case-by-case basis if granting the waiver does not create a threat of disease
				to livestock or to the public.
(5)
				Accredited veterinarians who are approved by the chief livestock sanitary
				official of the state of origin and accredited veterinarians in the employ of
				the U.S. Department of Agriculture may inspect animals for entry into the state
				of Montana.
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-104,
					 81-2-707,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-104,
					 81-2-703,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.207 - PERMITS

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(1) Permits are issued by the Montana
				Department of Livestock. Persons applying for permits shall provide the
				following information: names and addresses of the consignor and consignee,
				number and kind of animals, origin of shipment, final destination, purpose of
				shipment, method of transportation, and such other information as the state
				veterinarian may require.
(2)
				Permits are valid for no longer than ten days from the date of issuance unless
				otherwise specified as follows:
(a) blanket:
(i) permanent market, until
				rescinded;
(ii) temporary market,
				up to 30 days;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.208 - ANIMALS MUST BE CONSIGNED TO MONTANA RESIDENT (REPEALED)

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81-2-102,
					 81-20-101, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.209 - DIVERSIONS REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL

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(1) No
				person consigning, transporting, or receiving animals into the state of Montana
				may authorize, order, or carry out diversion of such animals to a destination
				or consignee other than set forth on the health certificate or permit without
				first obtaining written permission from the state veterinarian of Montana
				authorizing such diversion.
81-2-102,
					 81-20-101, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.210 - TESTS REQUIRE OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION

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(1) All
				tests of animals required by Montana or federal authorities as a condition for
				entry into Montana must be made or confirmed in state or federal animal
				diagnostic laboratories. If an on site test is used, official written
				permission from the state veterinarian must be obtained.
81-2-102,
					 81-20-101, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.211 - DUTIES OF TRANSPORTERS

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(1) All owners and
				operators of railroads, trucks, airplanes, or other conveyances used in the
				transportation of animals into, within, or through the state of Montana must
				assure themselves that each consignment or shipment is in conformity with the
				applicable statutes and rules of the state of Montana, and that each
				consignment is accompanied by an official health certificate or by a permit
				issued by the state veterinarian of Montana, or by both when so required. Such
				health certificate or permit, or both, must be attached to the waybill
				accompanying the shipment or be in the possession of the attendant in charge of
				the animals.
(2) All railroad cars,
				trucks, airplanes, or other conveyances used in the transportation of animals
				into, within, or through the state of Montana must be maintained in a clean and
				sanitary condition.
(3) The owners
				and operators of railroads, trucks, airplanes, or other conveyances which
				transport animals into this state in violation of this subchapter must properly
				clean and disinfect the conveyances in which such animals were illegally
				brought into the state. The cleaning and disinfection must be performed under
				the supervision of an authorized representative of this department or of the
				U.S. Department of Agriculture.
(4)
				All owners and operators of railroads, trucks, airplanes, or other conveyances
				must conform to applicable rules of the Department of Livestock, Animal Health
				Division and statutes of the state of Montana in transporting or moving any
				animals into, within, or through the state of Montana.
81-2-102,
					 81-20-101, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.212 - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CATTLE AND DOMESTIC BISON

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(1) Female cattle and domestic bison over the
				age of four months imported into the state of Montana for any purpose other
				than immediate slaughter must be official vaccinates except as follows:
(a) cattle and domestic bison being
				transported or moved through Montana with no intent to unload in the state. In
				an emergency situation, they may be unloaded in compliance with quarantine
				rules promulgated by the Department of Livestock under
				81-2-102,
				MCA;
(b) spayed cattle and domestic
				bison;
(c) nonvaccinated female
				cattle and domestic bison placed under a hold order for brucellosis vaccination
				or spaying within 30 days of arrival; or
(d) nonvaccinated cattle and domestic bison
				from a:
(i) state, area, or territory that has
				been brucellosis class free for ten years or more; or
(ii) brucellosis free state, area, or
				territory as designated by the Board of Livestock.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.212A - BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION OF IMPORTED CATTLE UNDER FOUR MONTHS OF AGE

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(1) Female cattle
				under the age of four months imported without their dams into the state of
				Montana for any purpose other than immediate slaughter shall be quarantined on
				arrival and must be vaccinated for brucellosis within six months of their
				entry, with no change of ownership allowed until animals are officially
				vaccinated, except for cattle from a:
(a)
				state, area, province, or territory that has been brucellosis class free for
				ten years or more; or
(b)
				brucellosis free state, area, province, or territory as designated by the Board
				of Livestock.
				81-2-109,
				81-2-109.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.212B - IMPORTATION OF CATTLE FROM MEXICO

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(1) All
				M-branded, Mx-branded, and other cattle or bison two months of age and older
				originating directly from Mexico (imported into the U.S. within 60 days)
				require:
(a) a whole herd negative
				tuberculosis test on the birth herd of origin;
(b) a negative tuberculosis test performed by
				a USDA - APHIS VS accredited veterinarian within 60 days prior to importation;
				and
(c) a negative tuberculosis
				test within 60-120 days prior to importation, unless the negative test on the
				birth herd of origin falls within this timeframe.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.213 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS AND CATS

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(1) Dogs and cats may enter the state of
				Montana provided they are transported or moved in conformity with applicable
				rules of this chapter, and are accompanied by an official health certificate of
				the state of origin issued by an accredited veterinarian attesting that the
				animals are:
(a) free from evidence of any
				infectious, contagious, communicable or parasitic disease, or known exposure
				thereto; and
(b) have been
				officially vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian against rabies in accordance
				with procedures recommended in the latest version of the U.S. Public Health
				Compendium for rabies vaccine, and are identified on the health certificate by
				the date of rabies vaccination and the serial number of the rabies vaccine and
				tag. Rabies vaccination requirements do not apply to puppies and kittens under
				three months of age.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.214 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GOATS

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(1)
				Goats may enter the state of Montana provided they are transported in
				conformity with ARM
				32.3.201
				through
				32.3.211.
(2) Brucellosis test-eligible dairy breeds of
				goats may enter the state of Montana provided the animals:
(a) originate from a certified
				brucellosis-free herd, for which the certified herd number and date of last
				herd test are shown on the permit, or health certificate; or
(b) have been tested for brucellosis with
				negative results within 30 days of the date of shipment; or
(c) are for exhibition purposes only and are
				not originating from a brucellosis management area.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.215 - GAME, FURBEARING, AND WILD ANIMALS

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(1)
				Game, furbearing, and wild animals under domestication or in custody may enter
				the state of Montana if all applicable fish and game laws are complied with and
				a permit is obtained from the state veterinarian prior to the movement of such
				animals into the state. The state veterinarian may require tests for specific
				diseases at his or her discretion.
81-2-102,
					 81-20-101, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-20-101,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.217 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POULTRY

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(1)
				Poultry, including hatching eggs, may enter the state of Montana provided they
				are transported or moved in conformity with ARM
				32.3.201
				through
				32.3.211
				and are accompanied by an official health certificate or other approved
				documentation.
(2) Poultry and
				hatching eggs originating from hatcheries or premises participating in the
				national poultry improvement plan may be accompanied by a VS Form 9-3 in lieu
				of an official health certificate.
(3) Poultry and hatching eggs not originating
				from hatcheries or premises participating in the national poultry improvement
				plan:
(a) must be accompanied by an import
				permit, an official health certificate of the state of origin attesting that
				they are free of infectious, contagious, or communicable disease or exposure
				thereto; and
(b) all poultry older
				than four months of age must be officially Pullorum tested with negative
				results within 30 days.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.218 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHEEP

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(1) Sheep may enter
				the state of Montana provided they are transported or moved in conformity with
				ARM 32.3.201 through
				32.3.211..
(2) All breeding rams eight months of age and
				older must have a negative ELISA, or other recognized test, for Brucella ovis
				within 30 days prior to entry into Montana or originate directly from an
				officially recognized Brucella ovis free flock. Animals must be individually
				identified with an approved method of official individual identification in
				conformity with ARM
				32.3.1308. The date of the last
				Brucella ovis herd test, if applicable, must be cited on the movement document.
				All rams must be free of any gross lesions of ram epididymitis upon examination
				by the certifying accredited veterinarian.
(3) If tested rams are destined for an
				official Montana free flock they will be held separate and apart from other
				sheep at destination and officially retested for Brucella vis 45 days after
				arrival.
(4) Sheep infected with
				biting lice may enter by permit only after acceptable insecticide treatment
				under supervision of an accredited veterinarian.
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, , MCA ;IMP:
					 81-2-102, ,
					 81-2-103,
					 81-2-703,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.219 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SWINE

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(1)
				Swine may enter the state of Montana provided they are transported or moved in
				conformity with ARM
				32.3.201
				through
				32.3.211
				and Title 9 CFR part 85 and are accompanied by an official health certificate
				of the state of origin issued by an accredited veterinarian attesting that:
(a) the swine have been inspected within
				thirty days of the date of shipment; and
(b) the swine are free from evidence of any
				infectious, contagious or communicable disease, or known exposure thereto;
				and
(c) each swine is identified by
				eartag, tattoo, or any permanent identification and such identification is
				recorded on the health certificate, if required, or permit
				application;
(d) the swine have not
				been fed raw garbage; and
(e) the
				swine originate from a state free of any USDA quarantine for any swine
				disease.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.220 - SEMEN SHIPPED INTO MONTANA

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(1) Sires shall not
				be used for natural service while semen is being collected and certified for
				artificial insemination.
(2) Bovine
				semen transported into Montana for the purpose of artificial insemination must
				originate from bulls that at the time of collection:
(a) meet all of Montana's import
				requirements; or
(b) are permanent
				residents of an approved certified semen services (CSS) facility, having
				completed all CSS required testing.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.221 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

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(1) All sexually intact alternative livestock
				six months of age and older imported into Montana from states with a Designated
				Surveillance Area for brucellosis must be test-negative for brucellosis within
				30 days prior to importation .
(a) The
				brucellosis test must be a type approved by the state veterinarian.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.222 - TUBERCULOSIS TEST, CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OF WILD SPECIES OF CLOVEN HOOFED UNGULATES (REPEALED)

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81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.223 - RESEARCH FACILITY EXEMPTION

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(1)
				Research facilities, as defined in Title
				9 CFR
				1.1 (s), may import without a permit any
				animal, as defined in Title 9
				CFR 1.1 (n), and bird not normally considered
				poultry, and any rats, or mice, or other laboratory animals, if they are to be
				used only for research, testing, or experimentation at that research facility
				and will not be commingled with any animals not owned by that
				facility.
(2) Research facilities
				may not import any livestock or poultry without a permit.
81-2-707, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-703,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.224 - DOMESTIC BISON (REPEALED)

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AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA;
					 IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.224A - UNLAWFULLY ESTRAYED AND PUBLIC OWNED MIGRATORY WILD BISON FROM HERDS AFFECTED WITH A DANGEROUS DISEASE

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(1) When
				estrayed or migratory wild bison exposed to or affected with Brucellosis, a
				dangerous, contagious, zoonotic disease of man and animals, enter into or are
				otherwise present within the state of Montana one of the following actions may
				be taken:
(a) The live wild bison may be
				physically removed by the safest and most expeditious means from within the
				state boundaries. This means may include but not be limited to capture,
				trucking, hazing/aversion, or delivery to a departmentally approved
				slaughterhouse.
(b) If live wild
				bison cannot safely by reasonable and permanent means be removed from the state
				they shall be summarily destroyed where they stand by the use of firearms. If
				firearms cannot be used with due regard to human safety and public property
				wild bison may be relocated to such a danger free area and destroyed by
				firearms or by any other practicable means of euthanasia.
(c) When wild bison of necessity or
				unintentionally are killed through actions of the department, the carcass
				remains will be disposed of by the most economical means possible. This may
				include but not be limited to burying, incineration, rendering, or field
				dressing for delivery to a departmentally approved slaughterhouse or slaughter
				destination.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.225 - CAMELIDS

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(1) Camelids may enter the state of Montana
				provided they enter in conformity with ARM
				32.3.201
				through
				32.3.211.
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA
					 IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.226 - RATITES (FLAT BREASTED) FLIGHTLESS BIRDS

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(1)
				All birds must be accompanied by a veterinary inspection certificate (VIC) and
				an import permit and tested for specific diseases as determined by the state
				veterinarian.
81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.227 - ELEPHANTS

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(1) Elephants may enter the state of Montana
				provided they enter in conformity with ARM
				32.3.201 through
				32.3.211.
(2) All elephants require negative screening
				test approved by the state veterinarian within 12 months prior to importation
				into Montana.
(3) Elephants with no
				known exposure to TB culture-positive animals in the previous five years
				require three negative trunk washes and culture within 12 months prior to
				importation.
(4) Elephants exposed
				to TB culture-positive animals in the previous five years require three
				negative daily trunk washes and culture within 90 days prior to importation
				into Montana.
(5) All test results
				and dates shall be recorded on or attached to all copies of the animal's health
				certificate.
81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana › Rule 32.3.228 - NONHUMAN PRIMATES

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(1) Nonhuman
				primates may enter the state of Montana provided they enter in conformity with
				ARM 32.3.201 through
				32.3.211.
(2) All nonhuman primates require a negative
				intradermal tuberculosis test within 30 days prior to importation into
				Montana.
(3) All test results and
				dates shall be recorded on or attached to all copies of the animal's health
				certificate.
81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.302 - REPORTING OF PSEUDORABIES

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(1) Any swine
				producer or person in custody of swine who has reason to suspect the presence
				of pseudorabies infection shall report that fact immediately to the state
				veterinarian or a practicing accredited deputy state veterinarian of his
				choice.
(2) A deputy state
				veterinarian who suspects or has reason to suspect the presence of pseudorabies
				in Montana swine shall immediately report the particulars to the state
				veterinarian's office by the fastest means possible.
81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.303 - QUARANTINE OF SWINE HERDS - USE OF QUARANTINE

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(1) Swine found infected with or exposed to
				pseudorabies and other animals infected with or exposed to pseudorabies shall
				be quarantined by official order, including any premises where these animals
				are found or have been recently kept.
(2) No susceptible animal shall be brought
				into or removed from the quarantine premises without express written permission
				by the department.
Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-2-102
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.304 - QUARANTINE OF EXPOSED HERDS AND ANIMALS

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(1)
				When the state veterinarian has reason to suspect the presence of pseudorabies,
				he shall place the premises and animals of this suspicion under quarantine,
				pending assurance testing he may prescribe or may handle the premises and
				animals according to standard quarantine release provisions.
Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-2-102
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.306 - USE OF PSEUDORABIES VACCINE

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(1) No
				person, firm, or corporation shall import into the state of Montana or possess,
				sell, barter, exchange, or give away any pseudorabies vaccine without express
				written permission from the state veterinarian.
(2) No person, firm, or corporation shall
				manufacture or produce within the state of Montana any pseudorabies vaccine
				without written permission of the state veterinarian.
(3) The use of pseudorabies vaccine in
				Montana is prohibited, except when used under the official supervision of a
				licensed deputy state veterinarian by persons approved by the state
				veterinarian with:
(a) written permission of
				the department; and
(b) within use
				patterns prescribed by the department.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.307 - DEPARTMENT ORDERED PSEUDORABIES TESTING

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(1)
				The department may, at any time, order the official testing or retesting of
				animals for the presence of pseudorabies if it considers such tests necessary
				to prevent the introduction or spread of pseudorabies.
(2) Orders shall state the approximate number
				and location of the animals and shall be signed by the state
				veterinarian.
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA;
					 IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.308 - CHANGE OF PREMISES TESTING

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(1) The
				department, through the board of livestock, may, for urgent surveillance
				purposes or other emergency circumstances, implement change of ownership or
				first point of concentration pseudorabies test requirements on swine moving
				from Montana ranches to any destination.
(2) The board action will specify the class
				of swine (feeder, breeder, slaughter), the area (county) involved, time period
				of validity, and a justification for the action.
(3) The order will specify who will be the
				party (buyer, seller, department) responsible for these test
				expenses.
(4) Any exemptions to the
				testing under ARM 32.3.307A will be specified, as such for qualified or
				monitored free swine herds.
Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.309 - TEST EXPENSES AND DUTIES

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(1) When the
				department has ordered a test for pseudorabies under ARM
				32.3.307, the owner shall present
				all animals to the department's agent for the initial official tests for the
				presence of pseudorabies within ten days of the date of order. The state
				veterinarian may allow more time if there is a good cause shown.
(a) An owner of animals quarantined or
				identified as suspects as the result of an initial official pseudorabies test
				shall present the animals for an official retest within ten days of the date of
				retest order. The state veterinarian may allow more time for a good cause
				shown.
(b) An owner presenting
				animals for an ordered test shall provide manpower, equipment, and facilities
				sufficient to restrain the animals for the purposes of successfully
				accomplishing the test.
(c)
				Expenses of sampling, bleeding, individually identifying, and testing for
				pseudorabies will be met by the department unless the owner or agent in charge
				of the animals has violated Montana law, administrative rule, or department
				order. In violation cases, bleeding, sampling, and testing expenses shall be
				met by the owner or person in charge of the animals when the test is ordered.
				Other expenses may be charged in accordance with
				81-2-109, MCA.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.310 - DISPOSAL OF DEAD ANIMALS

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(1) Dead animals on
				any swine premises, quarantined or otherwise, will be handled in accordance
				with ARM 32.3.125.
Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-2-101,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-108
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.311 - PROCEDURE UPON DETECTION OF PSEUDORABIES

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(1)
				Immediately upon quarantine of a herd of animals for pseudorabies, the state
				veterinarian shall conduct an epidemiological investigation of the infected
				herd and premises involved to determine methods and actions necessary to
				extirpate the disease and to determine contact herds, exposed animals, and the
				sum of the factors responsible for the presence of the disease.
(2) Upon request of the owner of the infected
				herd, the investigation in (1) may be conducted with assistance and
				participation of a deputy state veterinarian selected and paid for by the
				owner.
(3) An official
				epidemiological report must be prepared that specifies methods and timetables
				necessary for control and eradication of the disease. This report will be
				prepared by the person(s) that conducted the investigation and will be based on
				the findings of that investigation.
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA;
					 IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.312 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

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(1) Using the
				epidemiological report required by ARM
				32.3.309 as its basis, a
				memorandum of understanding must be developed between the infected herd owner
				and the department representative to establish a pseudorabies eradication plan
				for the infected herd.
(a) The eradication
				plan must follow recognized cleanup guidelines as supported by the National
				Pseudorabies Control Board and the Uniform Methods and Rules for pseudorabies
				eradication.
(b) Specific dates for
				accomplishing tasks will be included.
(c) The owner may select, at his expense, a
				deputy state veterinarian to participate in the preparation of the memorandum
				and eradication plan.
(d) Herd
				management practices will be employed to facilitate disease eradication and/or
				interim disease control leading to eradication.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.313 - EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITS

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(1) Whenever a rule
				in this sub-chapter imposes a time limit within which an action must be
				performed and further provides that such time limit may be extended by the
				state veterinarian for good cause shown, the state veterinarian shall
				investigate the claim for a good cause and, upon finding that such good cause
				does exist and that no other livestock producer will suffer significant harm as
				a result of such action, a time extension for a period not to exceed 60 days
				may be granted.
Sec.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-2-102
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.314 - MOVEMENT OF SWINE THROUGH LICENSED LIVESTOCK MARKETS AND OTHER CONCENTRATION POINTS

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(1) Montana feeder
				and breeder swine moving through concentration points, such as licensed
				livestock markets, buying stations, and stockyards, must be handled so as to
				prevent contact or exposure to pseudorabies and to swine of unknown status
				consigned for immediate slaughter only. This may be accomplished by:
(a) Use of separate facilities--pens, docks,
				and alleys.
(b) Cleaning and
				disinfection of impervious surfaces between classes and before use.
(c) A combination of (a) and (b) together
				with separate sale days.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.3 - Pseudorabies › Rule 32.3.315 - HERD STATUS ESTABLISHMENT

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(1) The Montana
				department of livestock will certify and recertify a swine breeding herd as
				qualified pseudorabies negative upon determination of compliance with the
				provisions of 9CFR85, subsection 1.
(a)
				Copies of the current 9CRF are on file with the Department of Livestock and may
				be reviewed at the offices located at 6th Avenue and North Roberts in Helena,
				Montana. Copies are available from the Superintendent of Public Documents,
				Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., upon payment of a fee and
				identification by rule number.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.401 - DEFINITIONS

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(1) The
				"administrator" is the individual as defined in
				81-1-301, MCA, or that
				individual's designee.
(2) An
				"animal" is any quadruped of a species which can become infected with
				brucellosis. The term includes, but is not limited to a member of the bovine,
				porcine, canine, ovine, bison (wild or domestic), caprine, or feline species,
				or the genus cervidae.
(3) An
				"approved brucella vaccine" is a brucella product approved by and produced
				under license of the United States Department of Agriculture for injection into
				cattle or bison (wild or domestic) to enhance their immune response to
				brucella.
(4) "Bison" are all
				animals in the genus bison.
(5) A
				brucella ovis free ram flock is:
(a) The
				Department of Livestock will designate a ram flock as brucella ovis free for
				one year when:
(i) all rams eight months of
				age and older are subjected to an approved brucella ovis serologic test and all
				rams are found to be negative; and
(ii) a second test of these same rams is
				performed 45 to 60 days after the first test and all rams are again found to be
				negative.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.402 - EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITS

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(1) Whenever a rule
				in this subchapter imposes a time limit within which an action must be
				performed, and further provides that such time limit may be extended by the
				state veterinarian for good cause shown, "good cause shown" shall include but
				not be limited to:
(a) acts of God, including
				severe weather conditions, inaccessibility of livestock due to floods,
				etc.;
(b) unavailability of
				livestock due to summer pasturage in inaccessible areas;
(c) the peak calving period for the owner
				directed to comply with a departmental order; or
(d) personal hardship to the owner created by
				death, serious illness, or serious accident in his family.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.403 - USE OF BRUCELLA ABORTUS VACCINE

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(1) Use of
				brucella abortus vaccine that does not conform to the definition of "official
				vaccination" or "official vaccinate" in Title 9 CFR, part 78 is not permitted
				unless specifically approved by the state veterinarian.
(2) The state veterinarian, upon discovery
				that the owner of imported livestock eligible for official vaccination cannot
				or will not otherwise have those cattle or domestic bison officially
				vaccinated, shall arrange for the official vaccination of such eligible cattle
				or domestic bison at a reasonable cost to the owner.
81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.406 - TESTING OF ANIMALS (REPEALED)

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81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.407 - DEPARTMENT ORDERED BRUCELLOSIS TESTING OF ANIMALS

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(1) The department, at any time, may order
				the official testing or retesting of animals for the presence of brucellosis if
				it considers such tests necessary to prevent the introduction or spreading of
				brucellosis.
(2) Orders to test
				shall be signed by the state veterinarian.
(3) The order shall clearly state the number
				or approximate number and location of the animals.
AUTH:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA;
					 IMP:
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.407A - CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TEST

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(1) Cervidae
				must undergo an official test for brucellosis and must be determined to be
				negative before change of ownership. The test must be performed not more than
				30 days prior to the date they are sold or moved and the results must be
				entered on a department official test form.
(2) This test shall be performed on the
				following cervidae: all caribou or elk over six months of age capable of
				breeding.
81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.407B - CHANGE OF PREMISES TEST INVESTMENT SERVICES OR SPECIAL CORPORATIONS (REPEALED)

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81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.407C - SPECIAL BRUCELLOSIS TEST EXEMPTIONS (REPEALED)

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81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.407D - DUTIES OF OWNERS OR MANAGERS OF ANIMALS WHEN BRUCELLOSIS TEST IS REQUIRED (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.407E - TEST EXPENSES (REPEALED)

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81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-2-103,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL › Subchapter 32.3.4 - Brucellosis › Rule 32.3.410 - QUARANTINE OF HERDS, HANDLING OF REACTORS AND SUSPECTS, EXCEPTIONS TO PROVISIONS OF QUARANTINE (REPEALED)

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81-2-102,
					 81-2-103, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 MCA;