(b) No bull may be brought into this state without being accompanied by a negative test for Trichomoniasis except for the following animals:

1. (1) 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;

2. (2)

   1. (A) Bulls consigned to go directly for slaughter only.
   2. (B) Bulls may be sent to a market and sold for slaughter only on a VS 1-27;
3. (3) Virgin bulls; or
4. (4) Bulls going directly to a market for an official T. foetus test.

(d) All bulls, except exhibition and rodeo bulls, brought into this state shall be identified by one (1) or more of the following means prior to importation:

1. (1) Official ID;
2. (2) Official 840 radio frequency identification device;
3. (3) Official 840 flap or bangle tag; and
4. (4) Official individual animal breed registry brand and registered papers.

(e)

1. (1) Virgin bulls, other than exhibition and rodeo bulls, brought into this state shall, in addition to any other required documentation, be accompanied by a virgin bull affidavit signed by the owner of the bull, or the owner's representative, or a licensed and accredited veterinarian.
2. (2) The certification shall include the bull's individual identification.
3. (3) If the owner seeking to import the virgin bull into this state acquired the bull from a breeder or another owner, a virgin bull affidavit signed by the breeder and each prior owner of the bull, or their representative, must also accompany the bull.
4. (4) The use of the Arkansas virgin bull status form is required.

(f)

1. (1) The requirements for an official T. foetus bull test shall be three (3) separate culture tests, each conducted not less than one (1) week apart, or one (1) polymerase chain reaction test no more than thirty (30) days prior to entry of the bull into this state.
2. (2) All sample collections and inspection of bulls must be performed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian.
3. (3) Testing for Trichomoniasis must be performed at/by an accredited/approved laboratory.

(g)

1. (1) All bulls found to be positive for T. foetus must be taken to slaughter within two (2) weeks on a VS 1-27.
2. (2) Arkansas Board of Animal Health must be notified of all positive bulls and the disposition of these bulls.