1. (a)

   1. (1) If Arkansas is a class-free state, Arkansas cattle are exempt from brucellosis testing.

   2. (2) If Arkansas is not a class-free state, then the following testing requirements must be met:

      1. (A) Negative brucellosis test within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition, for females and bulls eighteen (18) months of age and over;
      2. (B) All heifers that have calved or are bred must be tested; and
      3. (C) Animals originating from a certified brucellosis-free herd are exempt if the certified free herd number is shown on certificate.
2. (b) All heifers that are four to twelve (4-12) months of age shall be vaccinated before entering show.

3. (c)

   1. (1) Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 1985, that are over twelve (12) months of age and are not official calfhood vaccinates will not be allowed to show (unless they are from a brucellosis-certified free herd).
   2. (2) This will not apply if Arkansas continues as a brucellosis-free state.

4. (d)

   1. (1) All rodeo stock exhibited at a rodeo in Arkansas must meet the out-of-state requirements for brucellosis and tuberculosis for twelve (12) months and older bulls, roping and dogging steers, and heifers even if the rodeo stock originates from Arkansas.
   2. (2) Tie down roping calves are exempt from the tuberculosis testing requirements.
   3. (3) The exception is a CVI within the state is good for ninety (90) days instead of thirty (30) days.

Codification Notes: "CVI" means certificate of veterinary inspection.