Rule 40-13-2-.07 - Bovine Trichomoniasis(1) All virgin and non-virgin bulls 18 months of age and older entering the state must be tested negative for Trichomoniasis within 30 days prior to entry into Georgia. Bulls may be tested by 3 negative official cultures collected at least 7 days apart or one official Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test. Bulls must not have contact with female cattle between the test and importation into Georgia. Bulls comingled with cows after testing are required to be retested as outlined above. All bulls must be identified with a U.S.D.A. approved ear tag, registry brand, or registry tattoo. The collection of samples must be conducted by an accredited veterinarian and animals must be identified on an official test chart.(2) The State Veterinarian may exempt certain bulls from Trichomoniasis test requirements when it is determined that such animals do not pose a risk for introduction of Trichomoniasis into Georgia.(3) The following bulls are exempt from Trichomoniasis testing prior to entering Georgia: (a) Exhibition and rodeo bulls that are temporally in the state for an event with no comingling of female cattle and will be leaving immediately after the event;(b) Bulls going directly to slaughter or being sold to go directly to slaughter;(c) Bulls being transported through Georgia in interstate commerce and not offloaded and comingled with female cattle.(d) Virgin bulls under 18 months of age, as determined by breed registry records or the absence of permanent central incisor teeth in wear, which must be accompanied by a breeder's certificate signed by the owner, owner's representative, or an accredited veterinarian. The breeder's certificate must include the animal's age, official identification, and a statement that the bull(s) has not commingled with female cattle.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-2-.07
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-4-1, 4-4-22, 4-4-64, 4-4-65.
Original Rule entitled "Domestic Swine" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Bovine Trichomaniasis" adopted. F. Sept. 2, 2011; eff. Sept. 22, 2011.