051-15 Wyo. Code R. §§ 15-9 - Trichomoniasis Test Requirement for Exposed Bulls

(a) Trichomoniasis Exposed bulls shall be quarantined until the test requirement outlined in (b) or (c) below is met and results are reported to the offices of the Board.

(b) One Official Trichomoniasis Test is required on all Trichomoniasis Test Eligible Bulls that have had fenceline contact with a Trichomoniasis infected Bull or herd unit during the breeding season. The test must be completed within sixty (60) days of notification by the State Veterinarian or his designee unless otherwise approved by the State Veterinarian. This shall not be a Pooled Sample test.

(c) Two Official Trichomoniasis Tests are required on all Trichomoniasis Test Eligible Bulls that have commingled with a Trichomoniasis-infected bull or Herd unit during the breeding season. The test shall not be on Pooled Samples. The following are exemptions to (b) and (c) above, subject to the State Veterinarian's prior written approval after risk evaluation of the exposed herd:

(i) Trichomoniasis Test Eligible Bulls V-branded and sold for Slaughter, moving via Direct Movement and accompanied by a VS Form 1-27;

(ii) Trichomoniasis Test Eligible Bulls V-branded and moved via Direct Movement to a Designated Feedlot for terminal feeding, accompanied by a VS Form 1-27.

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051-15 Wyo. Code R. §§ 15-9

Amended, Eff. 5/20/2016.