BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 32.3.201, 32.3.501, 32.3.502, 32.3.503, 32.3.505, 32.3.506, 32.3.507, and 32.3.508 pertaining to definitions, official trichomoniasis testing and certification requirements, reporting trichomoniasis, movement of animals from test-positive herds, epidemiological investigation and exposed herd notification, common grazing and grazing associations, and penalties

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On June 20, 2013, the Department of Livestock published MAR Notice No. 32-13-235 pertaining to the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 1008 of the 2013 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 12.

 

2. The department has amended the above-stated rules as proposed.

 

           3. The department has thoroughly considered the comment received and there are no revisions to the proposed amendment.

 

COMMENT #1: On behalf of the Judith Basin Stockgrowers, we support the proposed changes to tighten the existing rules and develop timelines for Trich-positive herds to follow. This disease has a devastating financial impact and the DOL's proposed rule can help clean up current Trich-positive herds and potentially force producers to develop better practices.

 

RESPONSE #1: The department thanks the Judith Basin Stockgrowers for their comment.

 

DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK

 

BY:      /s/ Christian Mackay                        BY:      /s/ George H. Harris

           Christian Mackay                                        George H. Harris

           Executive Officer                                         Rule Reviewer

           Board of Livestock

           Department of Livestock

           

Certified to the Secretary of State July 29, 2013