Section 2-1-2-12-105.03 - Trichomoniasis1. No bull that has tested positive for Bovine Trichomoniasis (Tritrichomonas foetus) shall be brought into this state for any purpose whatsoever except to go directly to slaughter and must be on a 1-27 form.2. No bull may be brought into this state without being accompanied by a negative test for Trichomoniasis except for the following animals: a. Exhibition and rodeo bulls that are temporarily in the state only for the purpose of the event and will be leaving the state after the event;b. Bulls consigned to go directly to slaughter;c. Virgin bulls with accompanying statement which may be written on the CVI or be an official state form.d. Bulls to be castrated on arrival with permit.3. A bull that is brought into this state without being accompanied by a negative test for Trichomoniasis shall not be commingled with any cow unless the bull is tested and found to be negative for Trichomoniasis prior to commingling.4. All bulls tested for Trichomoniasis, whether in-state or to be brought into this state, shall be identified by one or more of the following means prior to importation: a. U.S.D.A. official permanent ID to include but not limited to: (2) official 840 radio frequency identification device (RFID);(3) official 840 flap or bangle tag.5. Virgin bulls. A virgin bull is a bull less than 18 months of age in which only one permanent central incisor teeth is in wear are not present and that has never been commingled with breeding females. Virgin bulls, other than exhibition and rodeo bulls, brought into this state shall, in addition to any other required documentation, be accompanied by a certification of virgin status signed by the owner of the bull, or the owner's representative or a duly authorized veterinarian. The certification shall include the bull's individual identification. If the owner seeking to import the virgin bull into this state acquired the bull from a breeder or another owner then a certification of virgin status signed by the breeder and each prior owner of the bull, or their representative must also accompany the bull. (See Trichomoniasis Regulation for full instructions.)2 Miss. Code. R. 1-2-12-105.03
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