- (1) Any person who fails to satisfy the requirements of this rule or who knowingly sells animals infected with Trichomoniasis, other than to slaughter, without declaring their disease status shall be subject to citation and fines as prescribed by the department or may be called to appear before an administrative proceeding by the department.
- (2) After May 15 each year, owners of untested bulls will be fined $1,000.00 per violation.
- (3) Regardless of the time of year, owners of untested bulls that have been exposed to female cattle will be fined $1,000.00 per violation.
- (4) Owners of any dairy bull or bison bull that has been exposed to female cattle from other herds will be fined $1,000.00 per violation.
- (5) Owners receiving a citation shall test their bull and provide proof of the testing to the department within 30 days of receipt of the citation or an additional penalty or fine may be levied.
KEY: disease control, trichomoniasis, bulls, cattle
Date of Last Change: June 4, 2021
Notice of Continuation: November 25, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-31-21