Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-6-.08 - Equine Movement Through Auction Markets

(1) All equine offered for sale at Georgia auction markets must originate from herds that are apparently free of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease. Any of these animals showing signs of illness will not be allowed entry to the sale and may be quarantined to the farm of origin. Quarantine will remain in effect until released by the State Veterinarian.

(2) All equine offered for sale through Georgia auction markets must be accompanied by the original negative equine infectious anemia (EIA) laboratory test record issued within the past 12 months. Untested equine may move directly to an approved sale where a sample will be collected prior to the sale. The seller will be liable for the cost of the test and must reimburse the buyer of the animal if the test is positive.

(3) Out-of-state equine must be accompanied by the original negative equine infectious anemia (EIA) laboratory test record issued within the past 12 months and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within 30 days of arrival.

(4) Abused or starving equine that are offered for sale at Georgia auction markets that exhibit clear signs of abuse or starvation shall be impounded in accordance with the Georgia Humane Care for Equines Act upon approval of the State Veterinarian.

(5) A person must not use drugs, tranquilizers, or medication which may conceal defects, falsely enhance the appearance of quality or otherwise result in misrepresentation in sale of an equine animal.

(6) All equines must be individually identified with a USDA or Georgia Department of Agriculture approved tag, painted identification or other identification method approved by the State Veterinarian.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-6-.08

O.C.G.A. § 4-6-2.

Original Rule entitled "Equine Movement Through Auction Markets" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003. Amended: F. Aug. 10, 2018; eff. Aug. 30, 2018.