OAR 603-011-1725: Procedure for Official Test and Quarantine – Equine Infectious Anemia

When, as a result of an Official Test for Equine Infectious Anemia virus (EIA), it is determined that any equidae is infected with equine infectious anemia, or that any equidae is a carrier of such disease, the following procedures shall immediately be carried out: (1) The equidae determined to be infected, or suspected to be infected, shall be: (a) Completely segregated from all other equidae in a secure stall or enclosure at a sufficient distance so as to prevent infection of other equidae by biting insects and shall be deemed to be quarantined and subject to the provisions of ORS 596.331; or (b) Put to death by humane methods and the carcass disposed of as the Department directs. (2) All equidae exposed to any equidae that has been determined to be infected or suspected to be infected, shall be immediately quarantined until they can be subjected to Official Tests for EIA as follows: (a) Immediately following determination that the equidae has been exposed to an equidae positive for EIA; and (b) After a minimum of 60 days following the last possible exposure to the infected animal. (3) Any offspring produced by a mare after determination that she is positive to an Official Test for EIA will be considered as exposed and subject to the provisions of section (2) of this rule. (4) No genetic material originating from an equidae of either sex determined by an Official Test for EIA to be positive may be used for reproductive purposes.