NAC571.644. Testing of commuter bull that is test eligible bull; application for commuter permit.

     1. The owner or lessee of a commuter bull that is a test eligible bull shall ensure that the commuter bull has been tested for trichomonosis by an accredited veterinarian or veterinary technician:

     (a) Annually, between October 1 and the following May 31; and

     (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, before it is exposed to female cattle.

     2. If the commuter bull is from an infected herd, the owner or lessee of the commuter bull shall ensure that the commuter bull is not exposed to female cattle unless:

     (a) The commuter bull has received a negative test result in each of its three most recent tests for trichomonosis that were performed at least 7 days apart; and

     (b) The sample for each test was collected at least 7 days apart and tested for trichomonosis.

     3. An application for a commuter permit must be accompanied by a copy of the results of the required testing with respect to each commuter bull covered by the permit.

     4. As used in this section:

     (a) “Commuter bull” means a bull that is traveling across state lines for grazing purposes pursuant to a commuter permit.

     (b) “Commuter permit” means a permit that is issued pursuant to NAC 571.045.

     (Added to NAC by St. Quarantine Officer by R135-06, eff. 3-23-2007; A by R208-08, 2-11-2009)