Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of
Rule 02.04.29 - RULES GOVERNING TRICHOMONIASIS
Section 02.04.29.200 - BULLS FOR SALE
Current through August 31, 2023
Bulls presented for sale at approved livestock markets, shows, special sales, or by private contract in Idaho shall be accompanied by a certificate of negative test and a statement signed by the owner certifying "Trichomoniasis has not been diagnosed in the herd of origin;" or (4-6-23)
01. Returned to Home Premises. Such bulls shall be returned to home premises for official testing; or (4-6-23)
02. Sold Directly to Slaughter. Such bulls shall be sold directly to slaughter at an approved slaughter establishment, an Idaho approved feedlot, as defined in IDAPA 02.04.20, "Rules Governing Brucellosis"; or (4-6-23)
03. Placed Under a Hold Order. Such bulls will be placed under Hold Order by the livestock market veterinarian or a private veterinarian and have three (3) consecutive negative Trichomoniasis PCR or culture tests. The samples for each test shall be collected at least seven (7) days apart and tested for Trichomoniasis to be eligible to receive a certificate of negative test; or (4-6-23)
04. Virgin Bulls. Virgin bulls native to Idaho that are less than twenty-four (24) months of age and have never serviced a cow shall be identified with an official Trichomoniasis bangle tag for the current testing season. (4-6-23)
05. Period of Validity. For resident breeding bulls sold in Idaho, the negative test is valid for up to ninety (90) days provided the bull(s) has had no contact with female cattle from the time of test to the time of sale. (4-6-23)
06. Contact with Female Cattle. Bulls that have had contact with female cattle subsequent to testing must be retested prior to sale. (4-6-23)
