What constitutes an official trichomonosis test?
A test for the detection of active infection with Tritrichomonas foetus from a specimen (A sample taken from the preputial cavity of a bull, or the uterine contents of a bovine female) collected by or under the supervision of a trichomonosis approved veterinarian and conducted at a trichomonosis approved laboratory. A negative test result from a bull is an official test only if the specimen is collected following ten (10) days without contact with sexually mature female cattle. Official identification of the animal tested must be recorded and accompany the sample to the laboratory. Trichomonosis test results must be recorded on forms approved by the Department of Food and Agriculture for that purpose. Copies of all test results shall be sent to the Department of Food and Agriculture within 30 days of the test results. Positive tests must be reported within two (2) days of test result.
