Mont. Admin. r. 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 Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) within the previous 12
months.
(2) Unless otherwise
specifically provided in this rule, all horses, mules, asses, and other equidae
that are moved into the state of Montana shall be accompanied by an official
certificate of veterinary inspection 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture EIA movement regulations.
(4) A nursing foal under six 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 seasonal grazing permit
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 seasonal grazing permits.
(6) Equids being moved directly to a licensed
equine-approved feedlot 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 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 extended duration health certificate acceptable to the cooperating
states.
(a) Certificates cannot be used when
equids are moved for the purposes of sale or change of ownership, or for animal
breeding activities.
(b)
Certificates shall be valid for only one animal and shall contain the following
information:
(i) the name and address of the
owner;
(ii) the address where 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.
(c)
Certificates shall be valid for no longer than six months from the date the EIA
sample is collected if an EIA test is required, or six months from the date of
inspection if no EIA test is required.
(d) The recipients of certificates shall be
required to obtain a transport permit prior to each animal movement. The
transport permit shall include the full physical origin and destination of the
upcoming animal movement.
(e) The
Department of Livestock may cancel any extended duration health certificate in
the event of serious or emergency disease situations or for certificate
holder's failure to comply with the rules. 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.
Notes
AUTH: 81-2-102, 81-2-103, 81-2-707, MCA; IMP: 81-2-102, 81-2-103, 81-2-703, MCA
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