“Brucellosis exposed animal” means a bull, cow, or calf that: Is part of a herd known to be infected with brucellosis; Has been in contact with a brucellosis reactor in marketing or other channels for 24 hours or more; or Has been in contact with a brucellosis reactor for less than 24 hours if the brucellosis reactor has aborted or calved within the preceding 30 days, or the reactor has a vaginal or uterine discharge. “Department” means Maryland Department of Agriculture. “Official brucellosis test” means a test or combination of tests performed in an approved State-federal brucellosis laboratory and approved by the Secretary. “Reactor”. The definition of a reactor in “Uniform Methods and Rules” shall apply. “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary’s designee. “Suspect”. The definition of a suspect in “Uniform Methods and Rules” shall apply. “Uniform Methods and Rules” means the latest published edition of “Recommended Uniform Methods and Rules--Brucellosis Eradication” as adopted and published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture following recommendations of the Brucellosis Committee of the United States Animal Health Association.