Section R58-22-3 - Equine Infectious Anemia - Rules - Prevention and Control(1) The State Veterinarian shall have authority to conduct or supervise testing at an official laboratory to diagnose EIA and to quarantine and order disposition of any individuals or herds that are found to be positive for EIA, for the control and elimination of EIA, as granted under Section 4-31-115.(2) Personnel authorized to submit samples, approved laboratories, and official tests shall be those identified in the January 10, 2007 edition of the USDA Equine Infectious Anemia Uniform Methods and Rules and is incorporated by reference in this rule.(3) Procedures for handling equines that are classified as reactors. (a) Quarantine - When an equine has a positive result on an official test for EIA, the animal shall be placed under quarantine within 24 hours after positive test results are known and a second, confirmatory, test shall be performed under the direction of the State Veterinarian. The equine shall remain in quarantine until final classification and disposition are made. Equines that have been located within 200 yards of the infected animal shall be quarantined and tested also.(b) Euthanasia and disposal -Once an equine has been classified as a reactor, it must be removed from the herd by euthanasia. Euthanized animals shall be properly disposed of in accordance with local and state law.(c) After a reactor is removed from a herd, testing of any exposed equines for EIA must be repeated at no less than 45 day intervals until any remaining equines on the premise test negative. At this time, the quarantine may be removed.Utah Admin. Code R58-22-3
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-17, effective 8/12/2015Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-09, effective 4/21/2023