1. If Arkansas is a class free state, Arkansas cattle are exempt from brucellosis testing. If Arkansas is not a class free state then the following testing requirements must be met: Negative brucellosis test within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition, for females and bulls eighteen (18) months of age and over. All heifers that have calved or are bred must be tested. Animals originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd are exempt if the Certified Free Herd number is shown on the certificate.
2. All heifers that are four to twelve (4-12) months of age shall be vaccinated before entering show.
3. Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 1985, that are over twelve (12) months of age and not official calf hood vaccinates will not be allowed to show (unless they are from a Brucellosis Certified Free Herd.)
ARKANSAS CATTLE
1. If Arkansas is a class free state, Arkansas cattle are exempt from brucellosis testing. If Arkansas is not a class free state then the following testing requirements must be met: Negative brucellosis test within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition, for females and bulls eighteen (18) months of age and over. All heifers that have calved or are bred must be tested. Animals originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd are exempt if the Certified Free Herd number is shown on the certificate.
2. All heifers that are four to twelve (4-12) months of age shall be vaccinated before entering show.
3. Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 1985, that are over twelve (12) months of age and not official calf hood vaccinates will not be allowed to show (unless they are from a Brucellosis Certified Free Herd.)