Or. Admin. R. 603-011-0305 - Importation of Horses, Mules, and Asses or Other Equidae: Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)

In addition to OAR 603-011-0255(1) through (7), (General Importation Requirements), which also apply to the importation of horses, mules, asses, or other equidae, the following shall apply to such importation:

(1) All equidae to be imported into Oregon shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate) attesting to a negative official test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) within the prior twelve months, except:

(a) Equidae imported into the State of Oregon for slaughter, within 8 days, at an approved slaughter facility;

(b) For the sole purpose of treatment by a graduate veterinarian, immediately after which such equidae are is returned directly to place of origin;

(c) If such equidae originated in Oregon and were transported out of state for the exclusive purpose of working on a ranch and returning directly therefrom, without commingling with other equidae. This exemption does not apply to equidae taken to shows, rodeos, competitions, or similar public gatherings;

(d) Suckling foals under six months of age, traveling with their dams are exempted from the EIA test requirement;

(e) As exempted by written agreement with state veterinarians in other states.

(2) Any equidae found positive to an official test for EIA shall be handled in the manner prescribed by OAR 603-011-0606.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 603-011-0305

AD 890(20-68), f. 10-28-68, ef. 11-1-68; AD 1047(37-74), f. 9-20-74, ef. 10-11-74; AD 1077(1-76)(Temp), f. & ef. 1-20-76 thru 5-18-76; AD 1099(20-76), f. & ef. 7-1-76; AD 1111(32-76), f. & ef. 11-15-76; AD 1-1981, f. & ef. 1-9-81; AD 3-1984, f. & ef. 1-20-84; AD 9-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-29-92; AD 11-1993(Temp), f. 8-19-93, cert. ef. 8-20-93; AD 10-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-12-94; DOA 14-2020, amend filed 07/20/2020, effective 7/20/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 596.341

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 596.341