Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5C-4.008 - Equine

(1) OCVI Required.

(a) An OCVI is required for all equine imported into Florida as specified in Rule 5C-3.003, F.A.C.

(b) Equine are not required to have an OCVI for exhibition.

(2) Test or Certification Required. All Equine presented for exhibition must be accompanied by evidence of a negative official test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), conducted within 12 months prior to exhibition. The negative EIA test must be reported on:

(a) Equine Infectious Anemia Laboratory Test, VS Form 10-11 (2020), as incorporated in subsection 5C-18.001(10), F.A.C.

(b) Negative EIA Test Verification Card, FDACS-09160 Rev. 08/18, as incorporated in subsection 5C-4.0016(3), F.A.C.

(c) EIA reporting form approved by the USDA and another state's animal health official, including electronic EIA laboratory test. An electronic EIA laboratory test may be presented on an electronic device if:

1. The electronic reporting form is in the original format and has not been altered, and

2. Is of size and image quality to provide a clear, legible document; and

3. The device properly displays all document information.

(3) Exemption to Test Requirement. A foal under six (6) months of age is not required to have a negative EIA test if it is accompanied by its dam which has met the EIA test requirement.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5C-4.008

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(15), 570.36(2), 585.08(3), 585.145 FS.

New 1-19-95, Amended 6-4-95, 6-21-06, Amended by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 192, October 2, 2018 effective 10/17/2018, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 231, November 26, 2024 effective 12/8/2024.

New 1-19-95, Amended 6-4-95, 6-21-06, 10-17-18.