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Is testing only required for saleyard bulls?

April 26, 2017bulls Testing

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Is testing only required for saleyard bulls?

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Trichomonosis testing in California is required for all bulls 18 months of age and older sold through a public saleyard. If bulls do not have a negative trich test on arrival at the saleyard, they will be marked to go directly to slaughter or through an approved feeding channel to slaughter. Green tags placed on bulls at saleyards are a visual indicator that the bull is only tagged to be sold for slaughter. Brand inspectors or livestock inspectors will place a green tag on any bull that does not have a negative trichomonosis test and is 18 months of age and older. Lack of a green–tag does not definitely indicate the bull has a negative trichomonosis test, as each saleyard may have alternative ways to identify tested versus untested bulls. California regulations do not have specific requirements for bulls sold via private treaty; however, we recommend buyers require a negative trichomonosis test and a breeding soundness examination (semen test) on any bulls being purchased for breeding.