Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 32 - LIVESTOCK
Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL
Subchapter 32.3.6 - Tuberculosis
Rule 32.3.611 - DUTIES OF VETERINARIANS AND MEAT INSPECTORS UPON FINDING TUBERCULOSIS LESIONS IN ANIMALS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 32.3.611
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Deputy state veterinarians and meat inspectors who detect suspected tuberculosis lesions in animals shall take possession of the hide from that animal.
(2) He shall obtain the following information which must be forwarded to the state veterinarian:
(a) name and number of
slaughterhouse;
(b) date lesions
found;
(c) name of dealer,
commission company, livestock market, or ranch owner from whom the animal was
purchased;
(d) copy of all brands
precisely as they appear on the hide (preferably read by a trained brand
inspector);
(e) all eartag
numbers;
(f) all earmarks and
tattoos;
(g) sale yard
numbers;
(h) age, breed, sex,
color, and all distinguishing marks;
(i) dressed weight; and
(j) general condition of the
animal.
(3) When the state veterinarian has secured all information available regarding source and ownership of the animal, he shall authorize release of the hide.
81-2-102, 81-2-103, MCA; IMP, 81-2-102, 81-2103, MCA;
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