1. (1) Test eligible cattle shall be identified with official backtags at the first concentration or assembly point; and

   1. (a) Accompanied by proof of official test for brucellosis that was conducted not more than thirty

2. (30) days prior to the date of sale, except program tests conducted at an approved livestock market which shall be valid for eight (8) days; or

   1. (b) Tested for brucellosis prior to leaving the premises.
   2. (c) Cattle shall maintain original backtag identification while in trade or marketing channels.
3. (2) This brucellosis test requirement shall also apply to herd dispersal sales, herd reduction sales, and/or all other sales where cattle are offered at public auction.

Authority: T.C.A. §§44-2-1302; 44-11-112 and 4-3-203. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 20, 1983; effective July 20, 1983.