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

(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 .

(2) Noncervid alternative livestock require a negative tuberculosis test on all animals two months of age and older within 60 days prior to importation.

(3) All cervids two months of age and older require one of the following:

(4) Animals less than two months of age must be quarantined for testing between two and four months of age.

(5) Tuberculosis tests must be a type approved by the state veterinarian.

(6) All test results, including herd accreditation numbers and dates of herd tests if applicable, shall be recorded on or attached to all copies of the animal's health certificate.