Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of
Rule 02.04.21 - RULES GOVERNING THE IMPORTATION OF ANIMALS
Section 02.04.21.300 - EQUIDAE

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 02.04.21.300

Current through September 2, 2024

All horses, mules, asses, and other equidae that are to be transported or moved into the state of Idaho shall be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection or extended validity equine certificate, from the state of origin, stating that the equidae are free from evidence of any communicable disease and have completed EIA test requirements, except as provided in this section.

01. EIA Test Requirements. An official EIA test is a blood test conducted by a USDA approved laboratory, within twelve (12) months prior of entry of the equidae into Idaho.

a. Entry of equidae into Idaho shall not be allowed until the EIA test has been completed and reported negative. Pending test results are not acceptable for import. Equidae which test positive to the EIA test shall not be permitted entry into Idaho, except by special written permission from the Administrator.

b. A nursing foal less than six (6) months of age accompanied by its EIA negative dam is exempt from the test requirements.

02. Working Horses Included on Grazing Permits. "Working horses" used for seasonal ranching purposes may be exempt from the requirements of this section if the horses have been included on a current grazing permit which has received prior approval from the Administrator and the state animal health official in a state which reciprocates with Idaho in honoring grazing permits.

03. Approved Equine Feedlot. Equids imported to be fed for slaughter in an equine feedlot approved by the Administrator may be exempt from EIA test requirements provided:

a. Horses qualified into the approved facility must be sent directly to slaughter within sixty (60) days;

b. A distance of no less than two hundred (200) yards is maintained at all times between designated slaughter horses and all other equids;

c. Feedlot owners maintain complete and accurate records of the disposition of all equids qualified into the approved equine feedlot; and

d. Feedlot owners annually apply for renewal of approved feedlot status prior to expiration on December 31st of each calendar year.

e. All equids imported into an approved equine feedlot must have a valid entry permit prior to entry.

04. Reciprocal Agreements. The Administrator may enter into cooperative reciprocal agreements with neighboring states which exempt EIA testing requirements for movement of equidae between the cooperating states.

Effective March 31, 2022

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