New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 21 - AGRICULTURE AND RANCHING
Chapter 30 - ANIMALS AND ANIMAL INDUSTRY GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 3 - BOVINE BRUCELLOSIS
Section 21.30.3.8 - BRUCELLOSIS INFECTED AND EXPOSED CATTLE

A. All cattle known to be infected with brucellosis, or cattle that have been exposed to infected cattle, shall be tested for brucellosis within 45 days of a notice in writing directed to the owner of the cattle by the board.

B. The board of its duly authorized representative shall, upon issuance of a written notice as provided in in Subsection A of 21.30.8 NMAC above, strictly quarantine the cattle in a designated area.

C. No cattle shall be allowed to be moved or transported from said quarantine area without prior approval of the board or its authorized representative.

D. In the event the owner of the cattle does not proceed to have cattle under his ownership, possession, or contract tested for brucellosis within the given 45 day period, the quarantine shall continue in full force and effect.

E. Should any cattle prove to be positive or suspect to the brucellosis test, subsequent tests shall be given until such time as the board certifies that none of the cattle in the quarantine area are carriers of the disease or a menace the other herds.

F. All cattle that are positive to the brucellosis test shall immediately be branded with a "B" on the left jaw or tailhead and disposed of in a manner prescribed by the board.

G. All tests shall be administered under the supervision of the board at the owners expense, unless the board waives such expense.

H. The owner shall make available all cattle at a place designated by the board or its authorized agent and furnish adequate physical facilities to conduct such tests.

I. In all areas, an additional blood test of all non-neutered cattle over six months of age in the herd is required either not less than six months or more than twelve months after release of an affected herd from quarantine or not less than 10 months or more than 16 months after removal of the last reactor.

J. Adjacent herds, or herds sharing common pasture or having other contact with the affected herd, and herds containing previous purchases from or exchanges with the affected herd shall have an adjacent herd plan within 30 days of disclosure of the affected herd. If a disagreement occurs, consultation between the herd owner, state veterinarian, the epidemiologist and the owners veterinarian, may be requested and held to resolve the situation, with the final approval of the plan resting with the director.