Brucellosis/Montana's Designated Surveillance Area (DSA)
DSA Regulations
Brucellosis (Bangs) Vaccination:
All female cattle and domestic bison 4 months of age or older within Beaverhead, Gallatin, Madison and Park Counties must be official brucellosis vaccinates by January 1 of every calendar year.
For example, female cattle born before September of 2012 must be bangs vaccinated by January 1 of 2013.
Brucellosis Testing (Bleeding):
All cattle and domestic bison must be tested for brucellosis within 30 days prior to change of ownership or movement out of the DSA if they are:
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Sexually intact and 12 months of age or older
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Any age intended to be used for breeding purposes
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Exceptions:
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No test is required to take animals to an approved Montana livestock market that will test on arrival.
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A test completed July 16 or after is acceptable for movement out of the DSA or change of ownership through February 15 the following year.
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Other exceptions may be available with a herd plan (call MDOL at 406-444-2043).
Identification and Disease Traceability:
All sexually intact cattle and domestic bison (regardless of age) leaving the DSA must be officially identified.
Official individual identification tags include:
- Electronic Identification Device (EID) tags (also known as RFID tags);
- Orange brucellosis (metal or RFID) vaccination tags on officially brucellosis vaccinated females;
- Silver metal "Brite" tags (available to producers at no charge from the MDOL or USDA-APHIS office);
- Some "age-source" program tags qualify as individual identification.
DSA Boundaries
Testing Reimbursement Forms
Additional Information
- 2012 MT DSA Review Report
- Frequently Ask Questions: Brucellosis & the Designated Surveillance Area
- Designated Surveillance Area Economic Impact Statement
- Press Releases