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
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(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:
(2) U.S. origin nonvaccinated female cattle and domestic bison, 12 months of age and older, must have a negative brucellosis test no more than 30 days prior to arrival, unless originating from an area as defined in (1)(d).
(3) All non-U.S. origin sexually intact cattle and domestic bison 12 months of age and older must have a negative brucellosis test no more than 30 days prior to arrival.
(4) Tuberculosis test-eligible cattle and domestic bison originating from a tuberculosis accredited free U.S. state or zone require a negative tuberculosis test within 60 days prior to importation if they:
(5) Sporting bovines originating from a tuberculosis accredited free U.S. state or zone require a negative tuberculosis test within twelve months prior to importation if they:
(6) Tuberculosis test-eligible dairy cattle, sporting bovines, sexually intact beef cattle, and sexually intact domestic bison originating from a tuberculosis modified accredited advanced U.S. state or zone must meet one of the following:
(7) Tuberculosis test-eligible dairy cattle, sporting bovines, sexually intact beef cattle, and sexually intact domestic bison originating from a tuberculosis modified accredited U.S. state or zone must meet one of the following requirements:
(8) Tuberculosis test-eligible sexually intact dairy cattle, sporting bovines, sexually intact beef cattle, and sexually intact domestic bison originating from outside of the United States must have one negative tuberculosis test within 60 days prior to importation. Cattle and domestic bison originating directly from Mexico must meet the requirements set forth in ARM 32.3.212B.
(9) Cattle and domestic bison less than two months of age originating from a tuberculosis modified accredited U.S. state or zone must be quarantined for testing between two and four months of age.
(10) All sexually intact male cattle entering Montana must meet the trichomoniasis testing and certification requirements set forth in ARM 32.3.502, except as provided below:
(11) Any trichomoniasis test-eligible cattle used for sporting or exhibition purposes that breaches a fence and commingles with other cattle shall be tested for trichomoniasis. The owner of the trespassing cattle shall bear the testing costs including confinement, feed, veterinary, and laboratory.
(12) Any trichomoniasis test-eligible bull that remains in Montana for breeding purposes, change of ownership, or grazing must adhere to the conditions in ARM 32.3.502.
(13) Animals must not have originated from a trichomoniasis positive herd.
(14) All calves less than 30 days of age imported into the state of Montana without their dams must be:
(15) Domestic bison imported under this rule must be officially identified prior to importation and listed on the official health certificate.
(16) Domestic bison imported into Montana must meet the interstate requirements set forth in Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
AUTH: 81-2-102, 81-2-103, 81-2-104, 81-2-707, MCA; IMP: 81-2-102, 81-2-104, 81-2-703, 81-2-704, MCA