- A. Test eligible cattle originating from any zone, area, county or state determined by the USDA or the New Mexico state veterinarian to be high-risk for bovine brucellosis and entering New Mexico through specifically approved livestock markets may be required to be tested for brucellosis.
- B. Reactors to the presumptive brucellosis test shall be quarantined at the market pending completion of confirmatory testing and final determination of brucellosis status.
- C. Reactors as determined by confirmatory testing, shall either be B branded, or sealed by metal seal in the truck transporting them to slaughter and documented correctly on a USDA veterinary services form 127.
- D. After the reactors are removed, the remaining cattle in the shipment may be returned to premises of origin under quarantine, or be S branded and sent directly to an approved feedlot or slaughter.
[21.35.4.11 NMAC - Rp, 21.35.4.11, 7/16/2024]