Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024
Rule 32.3.611 - DUTIES OF VETERINARIANS AND MEAT INSPECTORS UPON FINDING TUBERCULOSIS LESIONS IN ANIMALS(1) Deputy state veterinarians and meat inspectors who detect suspected tuberculosis lesions in animals shall take possession of the hide from that animal.(2) He shall obtain the following information which must be forwarded to the state veterinarian: (a) name and number of slaughterhouse;(c) name of dealer, commission company, livestock market, or ranch owner from whom the animal was purchased;(d) copy of all brands precisely as they appear on the hide (preferably read by a trained brand inspector);(f) all earmarks and tattoos;(h) age, breed, sex, color, and all distinguishing marks;(j) general condition of the animal.(3) When the state veterinarian has secured all information available regarding source and ownership of the animal, he shall authorize release of the hide.Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 2974, Eff. 12/24/10.81-2-102, 81-2-103, MCA; IMP, 81-2-102, 81-2103, MCA;