General Bull Affidavit Form

GENERAL BULL AFFIDAVIT

This Affidavit is made on by Affiant Name: of Address: (hereinafter "Affiant") in favor of Recipient Name: of Address: (hereinafter "Recipient").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Affiant is the lawful owner of the bovine described below and intends to convey, transfer, represent, or certify facts concerning that animal to Recipient in connection with sale, transfer, registration, breeding, or veterinary treatment; and

WHEREAS, Recipient requires a sworn statement from Affiant setting forth ownership, identification, health, and encumbrance status for the bovine in order to rely on those statements for purchase, registration, financing, or record-keeping; and

WHEREAS, Affiant is competent to make the representations contained herein and does so under penalty of perjury.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the Recipient's reliance on the statements contained in this Affidavit, Affiant declares and affirms the following facts to be true and correct:

1. IDENTIFICATION

Bull Name/Identifier:

Ear Tag / Tattoo / Other ID: Breed:

Date of Birth / Estimated DOB: Color / Markings:

2. REGISTRATION AND PEDIGREE

Registry Name (if registered): Registration/Certificate Number:

Sire: Dam:

3. OWNERSHIP, TITLE, AND LIENS

Affiant affirms that Affiant is the sole legal owner of the bull and has full right and authority to make the statements herein and to sell, transfer, or encumber the bull. Affiant further affirms that, to Affiant's knowledge, the bull is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, leases, judgments, security interests, or other third‑party claims except as follows:

4. HEALTH, VETERINARY AND FERTILITY

Affiant represents that Affiant has disclosed all known health conditions, congenital defects, or injuries affecting the bull and has provided all available veterinary records described in Attachment A. Affiant further represents that, to Affiant's knowledge, the bull's fertility status is: Fertile Unknown Infertile

Date of Last Veterinary Examination:

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Affiant represents and warrants the following as of the date of this Affidavit and for a reasonable period thereafter: (a) Affiant is the lawful owner with authority to transfer title; (b) all information provided in this Affidavit is true, accurate, and complete to the best of Affiant's knowledge; (c) Affiant has disclosed all material facts that would affect the bull's health, breeding soundness, or marketability; and (d) Affiant has no knowledge of any disease condition that would legally prohibit interstate movement or sale under applicable animal health laws.

ANY WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS AFFIDAVIT ARE DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT WHERE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE IN A SEPARATE WRITTEN SALES AGREEMENT SIGNED BY AFFIANT AND RECIPIENT.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

Affiant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Recipient, its agents, successors and assigns from and against any and all losses, claims, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of any breach of the representations and warranties contained in this Affidavit or from any undisclosed lien, encumbrance or misrepresentation of material fact.

7. INSPECTION, TESTING AND ACCESS

Recipient shall have the right, at Recipient's expense and upon reasonable notice, to inspect the bull, review veterinary records, and arrange for independent testing. Any dispute as to pre-existing conditions discovered by such inspection shall be governed by the indemnity and warranty provisions of this Affidavit.

8. DELIVERY, RISK OF LOSS AND FEES

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, risk of loss or damage to the bull remains with Affiant until physical delivery to Recipient or Recipient's agent is complete. Any costs associated with transportation, quarantine, testing, or health certificates shall be paid by the party specified in the contemporaneous sales or transfer agreement.

9. ATTACHMENTS

The following documents are attached to and incorporated into this Affidavit by reference and form part of the statements herein: Attachment A — Veterinary Records; Attachment B — Registration Certificates; Attachment C — Bills of Sale or Transfer Records. List any attachments delivered with this Affidavit:

10. NOTICES

Any notice required or permitted under this Affidavit shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand, nationally recognized overnight carrier, or certified mail to the addresses set forth in the opening paragraph or to such other address as either party designates in writing.

11. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This Affidavit shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state identified by Affiant below. Any dispute arising out of this Affidavit shall be resolved in the courts of the county identified below, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

Governing State: County for Venue:

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; AMENDMENT

This Affidavit, together with any attachments referenced herein, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the matters set forth and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Affidavit is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Affidavit shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Affiant and Recipient.

13. CERTIFICATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY

Affiant certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the governing state that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of Affiant's knowledge and belief.

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