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32.3.216. HORSES, MULES AND ASSES
(1) Horses, mules and asses and other equidae may enter the state of Montana
provided they are transported or moved in conformity with ARM 32.3.201 through 32.3.211.
All animals must be tested negative for EIA within the previous 12 months as a condition
for obtaining the permit required by ARM 32.3.204.
(2) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this rule all horses, asses and other
equidae that are moved into the state of Montana shall be accompanied by an official
certificate of veterinary inspection or equine passport certificate from the state of
origin stating that the equidae are free from evidence of any communicable disease and
have completed EIA test and identification requirements as defined in ARM 32.3.1401 using
procedures outlined in ARM 32.3.1402.
(3) Entry of equidae into Montana shall not be allowed until the EIA test has been
completed and reported negative. Equidae with tests pending are not acceptable. Equidae
that test positive to EIA test shall not be permitted entry into Montana except by special
written permission from the state veterinarian and must be branded and moved in conformity
with the USDA EIA movement regulations.
(4) A nursing foal under 6 months of age accompanied by the EIA negative dam is exempt
from the test requirements.
(5) Working equids used for seasonal ranching purposes may be exempt from the requirements
of this rule if the animals have been included on a current grazing herd plan that has
received prior approval from the department of livestock and the chief livestock sanitary
official in a western state that reciprocates with Montana in honoring grazing herd plans.
(6) Equids being moved directly to a USDA approved equine slaughter establishment may be
exempted from EIA test requirements.
(7) The department of livestock may develop cooperative reciprocal agreements with
neighboring states that exempt EIA cooperating states.
(8) Provided there is a written agreement between the department of livestock and the
chief livestock sanitary official of the state of destination, Montana origin equids may
be moved from Montana to other states or from other states to Montana for shows, rides or
other equine events and return on an equine passport certification under a state system of
equine certification acceptable to the cooperating states.
(a) Equine passport certificates cannot be used when equids are moved for the purposes of
sale or change of ownership of the equid, animal breeding activities, or movements that
involve stays of longer than 90 days. Equids moved for these purposes must be accompanied
by a certificate of veterinary inspection.
(b) Equine passport movement must involve short term travel to or from the state of
Montana for participation in equine activities including but not limited to participation
in equine events, shows, rodeos, roping, trail rides and search and rescue activities.
(c) Equine passport certificates shall be valid for only one animal and shall contain the
following information:
(i) the name and address of the owner;
(ii) the location at which the animal is stabled, housed, pastured or kept, if different
from that of the owner;
(iii) an accurate description and identification of the animal as defined in ARM
32.3.1401;
(iv) the date of veterinary inspection;
(v) the date and results of the EIA or other required tests or vaccinations; and
(vi) the signature of the inspecting veterinarian.
(d) No certificate or veterinary inspection or equine passport certificate shall be issued
for equine to enter Montana unless it is complete in all respects with requirements of the
state of Montana.
(e) Equine passport certificates must be properly completed with the required tests and
certifications recorded on the certificate and a copy of the completed certificate must be
submitted to and approved by the department of livestock.
(f) Equine passport certificates shall be valid for no longer than 6 months from the date
the EIA sample is collected if an EIA test is required, or 6 months from the date of
inspection if no EIA test is required.
(g) The recipients of equine passport certificates shall be required to submit a travel
itinerary to the state veterinarian's office within 10 working days following the date of
expiration of the certificate. The travel itinerary shall include a listing of all travel
that the equid made into and out of the state of Montana during the validity of the
certificate.
(h) The department of livestock may cancel any equine passport certificate in the event of
serious or emergency disease situations or for certificate holder's failure to comply with
the rules that apply to such certificates. Cancellation of the certificate may be
accomplished by written or verbal notice to the certificate holder. Verbal notice shall be
confirmed by written notice. The canceled certificate will become invalid on the date and
at the time of notification.
32.3.220. SEMEN SHIPPED INTO MONTANA; PERMIT REQUIRED
(1) All sires must not have been used for natural service while the semen is being
collected and certified for artificial insemination.
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(4) All tests must be conducted according to specifications adopted by the
United States animal health association and approved by the United States department of
agriculture, agricultural research service and the official order dated the 26th day of
September 1990 by the board of livestock recognizing certified semen service (CSS) health
standards as equal to Montana requirements will be continued.
(5) All tests must be reported on the uniform certificate recommended by the United States
animal health association on page 170, 1962 proceedings of the United States animal health
association, or other form subsequently approved by the United States animal health
association, in applying for the annual permit to transport bovine semen into Montana to
be used in artificial insemination.
(7) Equine semen from all equine, used for production of semen in artificial insemination,
must test negative for:
(a) equine infectious anemia; and
(b) equine viral arteritis every 6 months by a test approved by the state veterinarian.
32.3.1401. DEFINITIONS
(1) "Equidae or equids" include all horses (E. cabalus), asses (E. asinus),
zebras (e. equiferus), their crosses, and other members of the equidae family as
determined by the state veterinarian.
(2) "Equine infectious anemia" (EIA) is an infectious, contagious and
potentially fatal viral disease of equidae.
(3) "Exposed equids" are equidae that have been in a herd with reactors or have
been in contact with a reactor for 7 days or more at a distance of less than 200 yards.
(4) "Official EIA test report forms" are the USDA, APHIS VS form 10-11 or other
similar form approved by the state veterinarian. A completed form must
contain official identification of the equid and must list the owner's name, the address
and county of the animal's home premise, the name and address of the authorized individual
collecting the test sample, the laboratory name and address, and the individual's name
that conducted the test. The EIA test document shall list one animal only.
(5) "Official identification" of equine tested for EIA is a description of the
equine to include the following: age, sex, breed, color, the animal's name and distinctive
markings (e.g., color patterns, brands, tattoos, scars, or blemishes). In the absence of
any distinctive color markings or any form of visible permanent identification (brands,
tattoos, or scars) the animal must be identified by showing the location of all hair
whorls, vortices or cow licks with an "X" on the illustration provided on an
official form. Other forms of identification may be used as they are developed and
approved by the state veterinarian.
(6) "Official tests" for EIA shall include the AGID test, the C-ELISA test and
other EIA tests approved by USDA or the state veterinarian conducted by an approved
individual at an approved laboratory.
(7) A "reactor" is an equid that is positive to an official EIA test. It shall
be declared to be infected with EIA and shall be designated as an EIA reactor.
32.3.1402. BLOOD TESTING PROCEDURES
(1) Equine blood samples collected for official EIA tests shall be collected by a state or
federal animal health official or a veterinarian who is licensed, deputized and accredited
in the state in which the animal being tested is located.
(2) Official EIA test samples shall be accompanied to the testing laboratory by a
completed official EIA test report form. The veterinarian or animal health official
collecting the EIA test samples shall record the date the samples were collected and affix
his/her signature to the official EIA test report.
(3) Official EIA tests shall be conducted in a laboratory approved by USDA and the office
of the state veterinarian.
32.3.1403. A REPORTABLE DISEASE
(1) All laboratories conducting EIA tests on Montana origin equids and all veterinarians
who diagnose EIA in Montana equids shall report positive results of all EIA tests and
diagnoses to the department of livestock within one working day of such test or diagnosis.
Negative test results shall be reported in the regular manner.
32.3.1404. RETESTING OF REACTOR HORSES
(1) The department of livestock may require or recommend a retest of an EIA reactor to
confirm infection or identification of the animal. In cases where a confirmatory test is
conducted, the final determination of infection shall be delayed until the results of the
confirmatory test are available. The animal on which a confirmatory test is to be
conducted shall be placed under an official hold order until the results of the
confirmatory test are available.
32.3.1405. DISPOSITION OF REACTOR HORSES
(1) Equids found to be infected with EIA shall be quarantined to the premise where the
animal was found to be infected, the owner's premise, or another premise approved by the
department of livestock and are subject to the provisions of ARM Title 32, chapter 3,
sub-chapter 1.
(2) The EIA reactor shall remain under quarantine until it is:
(a) consigned to slaughter at a USDA approved equine slaughter establishment;
(b) euthanized (or dies) and is buried or incinerated; or
(c) is donated to an approved university or other research facility for use in EIA
research projects.
(3) Movement of any rector must be accompanied by a USDA, APHIS VS form 1-27.
(4) The quarantine premise or area for EIA reactors shall provide no less than 200 yards
separation from all other equids. The quarantine area and quarantined animals therein may
be monitored periodically by a representative of the department of livestock to ensure
that provisions of the quarantine are being met. Any EIA reactor not held in quarantine
may be ordered euthanized or sent to slaughter.
(5) All equids found to be infected with EIA shall be identified with an 81A brand on the
left neck or left shoulder which will be followed by a number issued by the state
veterinarian's office. Identification as an EIA reactor shall be accomplished within 15
days of notification that the animal is infected with EIA. The 81A brand shall be at least
2 inches high and may be either a hot iron brand or a freeze brand. The 81A brand will be
assigned in sequence from the state veterinarian's office.
32.3.1406. TESTING OF EXPOSED EQUIDS
(1) EIA exposed equids, as defined by ARM 32.3.1401, shall be placed under a hold order
until the animals have been tested negative to EIA at least 45 days after the last reactor
animal has been removed from the premise. Individual exposed equids may be allowed to move
under hold order for specific purposes as approved by the state veterinarian if they have
a negative EIA test prior to movement. Such movement shall not be longer that 15 days.
Reviewed by AAHS in October 2001.
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