N.M. Admin. Code § 21.30.7.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 21.30.7.11 - IMPORTATION OF STALLIONS

A. No commercial breeding stallion shall be imported into New Mexico for breeding purposes unless found serologically negative to an EVA test (serum neutralization) within 30 days prior to importation or serologically negative prior to vaccination and subsequently proven not a shedder of the disease. The results of these tests must be attached to the interstate CVI.

B. Stallions 36 months of age and older will be required to have a negative EVA test drawn by a licensed and accredited veterinarian. The test is to be conducted by an approved diagnostic laboratory. Age will be determined based on a January 1 birth date on all stallions.

C. Positive EAV stallions may be imported into New Mexico or moved within the state on a permit issued by the office of the state veterinarian and may be subject to quarantine. Official laboratory serum and semen culture results shall accompany the interstate CVI. In addition, the consignee shall be advised of the stallion's EAV status and consents to shipment. Imported stallions shall be registered annually with the New Mexico livestock board.

N.M. Admin. Code § 21.30.7.11

21.30.7.11 NMAC - N/E, 11/17/06; A, 07/15/13, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 13, July 16, 2024, eff. 7/16/2024