Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 32 - LIVESTOCK
Chapter 32.4 - DISEASE CONTROL
Subchapter 32.4.4 - Testing Requirements
Rule 32.4.402 - ELK-RED DEER HYBRIDIZATION TESTS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) All elk imported into Montana must be certified free from elk-red deer hybridization. No elk-red deer hybrid may be imported.
(2) An elk may be certified free from elk-red deer hybridization by one of the following methods:
(3) The elk-red deer hybrid test procedures for all alternative livestock farm elk is as follows:
(4) If an elk-red deer hybrid is detected, the animal must be neutered, slaughtered or sold out of state in accordance with ARM 32.4.901. The identity of any animal identified as an elk-red deer hybrid and proof of neutering must be submitted to the department by the alternative livestock veterinarian. The state veterinarian shall determine what is acceptable as proof of neutering.
AUTH: 81-2-102, 81-2-707, 87-4-422, MCA ;IMP: 81-2-102, 81-2-703, 81-2-707, 87-4-422, MCA