§ 2-40-820 — Movement of equidae through approved market

(a) All equidae offered for sale or sold at approved markets must: (1) Be accompanied by written proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test conducted within the last six (6) months; (2) Have a blood sample collected by an accredited veterinarian and test negative to an official equine infectious anemia test performed by an approved laboratory before the animal leaves the market; (3) Have a blood sample collected by an accredited veterinarian or an authorized agent of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission at the market and be quarantined to the market until negative results are received from an approved laboratory; (4) Be "S" branded and consigned to slaughter before receiving test results; or (5) Be allowed to return to their premises of origin before unloading and before consignment and be quarantined to the premises of origin until tested negative. The equidae must be tested within thirty (30) days. (b) Proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test may be demonstrated through presentation of: (1) The original test record document; (2) An official electronic copy, as defined by the commission; and (3) Other forms as may be prescribed by the commission. (c) A foal less than six (6) months of age sold with and nursing a negative-tested mare is exempt from the testing requirements of this subchapter. (d) (1) A known reactor or known exposed equidae shall not be consigned for sale at an approved market unless permitted by authorized commission personnel. (2) An animal which is found to be a reactor or exposed through testing conducted at an approved market must be maintained in a quarantine pen and isolated from all other equidae in the sale facility. (3) (A) The quarantine pen must be clearly identified by sign or paint using the word "Quarantined" on all sides. (B) Letters must be one foot (1') high. (e) It is the market owner's responsibility to make sure that all equines sold meet these requirements.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 70, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 716,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 18.