(1) Imported alternative livestock shall be placed under quarantine until:

(a) all disease testing requirements are met; and

(b) the animals are tagged and marked as required by 87-4-414, MCA.

(2) Any animals placed in quarantine shall be immediately presented by the licensee to the department for testing and/or inspection upon request. Failure to present animals may be interpreted as the negligent or willful misconduct of the alternative livestock farm operation and also a threat to the public safety.

(3) The state veterinarian under the authority of 81-2-103, MCA and rules promulgated under ARM Title 32, chapter 3 shall outline the establishment and release of quarantine for all quarantinable diseases. This shall include but is not limited to the following:

(a) the required testing for exposed and infected alternative livestock placed under quarantine and any testing required for other animals on the alternative livestock farm and adjacent properties;

(b) specific confinement requirements and restrictions for the animals placed under quarantine, (this may include construction of additional fences, restrictions or requirements on unquarantined animals regarding sale and transport);

(c) movement of animals from the herd identified under terms of the quarantine;

(d) disposal of animals wastes and carcasses on the alternative livestock farm property; and

(e) any other measures deemed necessary for the elimination of disease on the game farm.

(4) The disposal of tuberculosis-infected alternative livestock as determined by physical examination or tuberculin test must meet all requirements of ARM Title 32, chapters 3 and 6 and orders by the state veterinarian.