LAC 7:XXI.721. Identification and Movement of Cattle Reacting to the Brucellosis Test (Formerly §317)

A. All cattle showing a positive reaction to the Brucellosis test shall be immediately branded on the left jaw with a hot B brand no less than 3 inches in height. In addition, a reactor tag shall be placed in the left ear. (Reactors should be slaughtered as soon as possible; however, slaughter may be delayed for 45 days after the date of test provided the animals have been identified and branded and separated from the remainder of the herd. A 45-day delay in slaughter of Brucellosis reactors nullifies owner's eligibility for federal indemnity which requires slaughter within 15 days from the date the animal is tagged and branded as a reactive.) B. All Brucellosis reactors moving from the quarantined premises must be accompanied by Form VS 1-27. These movements shall be limited to slaughter establishments specifically approved to handle Brucellosis reactors or to approved livestock auction markets to be offered for sale specifically approved slaughter establishments only.