Mont. Admin. r. 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 seven days or more at a distance of less than 200 yards or as
determined by the state veterinarian to be otherwise at risk of being exposed
via natural or iatrogenic means.
(4) "Official EIA test report forms" are the
USDA, APHIS VS form 10-11 or other similar form approved by the USDA and 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 must 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, distinctive
markings (e.g., color patterns, scars, or blemishes), and other forms of
permanent identification (e.g., brands, tattoos, or microchips). 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 must include the AGID test, the C-ELISA test, and other EIA tests
approved by the USDA and the state veterinarian and conducted by an approved
individual at an approved laboratory.
(7) A "reactor" is an equid that is AGID test
positive . It must be declared to be infected with EIA and must be designated
as an EIA reactor.
(8) A "suspect"
is an equid that is positive on any official test for EIA. It must be declared
an EIA suspect and subject to additional testing pending final classification.
Notes
AUTH: 81-2-102, 81-2-104, MCA; IMP: 81-2-102, 81-2-103, 81-2-104, MCA
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