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Bulls (Cattle Only)

The following statement must be on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection:

"The bull(s) identified on this certificate have been tested and found to be negative for trichomoniasis by testing conducted by a laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians." The testing must be by methods approved by the board and may be by isolation of the organism or polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Board approved Trich testing protocols for importation include:

  1. One negative PCR test conducted on a preputial scraping sample.
  2. Three consecutive negative culture attempts of preputial scraping samples collected with a minimum of seven days between each collection.

Negative TRICH test results are valid until the bull has returned to breeding activity.

Exemptions:Provided such exemption qualifications are stated on the official certificate of veterinary inspection:

  1. Virgin Bulls.
  2. Bulls imported to South Dakota for confined feeding or slaughter only.
  3. Bulls imported for exhibition or rodeo purposes and held in confined facilities to prevent breeding as determined by the board.
  4. Bulls imported as part of seasonal grazing operations and not changing ownership as determined by the board, following a risk assessment.
  5. Call SDAIB 605.773.3321 for a Risk Assessment.