Nev. Admin. Code § 571.660

Current through October 11, 2024
Section 571.660 - Duties of owner of herd or qualified feedlot regarding bull receiving positive test result to official test for trichomonosis

Except as otherwise provided in NAC 571.662:

1. The owner of a herd shall ensure that each bull from the herd that receives a positive test result to an official test for trichomonosis:
(a) Is branded with a hot iron to the left of its tail with the letter "V" in a size not less than 2 inches by 3 inches to signify that it is infected with trichomonosis; and
(b) Is sent by direct movement within 30 days after the owner receives the positive test result to a slaughter channel. The owner shall provide documentation, on a form approved by the Administrator, to the Department that the cattle arrived at the slaughter channel.
2. The owner of a qualified feedlot which has a bull that has received a positive test result to an official test for trichomonosis shall:
(a) Segregate the bull from every breeding cow and heifer housed at the qualified feedlot; and
(b) Confine the bull to a dry lot area that is used to upgrade or finish feed the bull before it goes to slaughter.

Nev. Admin. Code § 571.660

Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R135-06, eff. 3-23-2007; A by R208-08, 2-11-2009

NRS 561.295, 571.120, 571.150, 571.170