Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 32 - LIVESTOCK
Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL
Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana
Rule 32.3.216 - HORSES, MULES, AND ASSES
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Horses, mules, and asses, and other equidae may enter the state of Montana provided they are transported or moved in conformity with ARM 32.3.201 through 32.3.211. All animals must be tested negative for EIA within the previous 12 months as a condition for obtaining the permit required by ARM 32.3.207.
(2) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this rule all horses, asses, and other equidae that are moved into the state of Montana shall be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection or equine passport certificate from the state of origin stating that the equidae are free from evidence of any communicable disease and have completed EIA test and identification requirements as defined in ARM 32.3.1401 using procedures outlined in ARM 32.3.1402.
(3) Entry of equidae into Montana shall not be allowed until the EIA test has been completed and reported negative. Equidae with tests pending are not acceptable. Equidae that test positive to EIA test shall not be permitted entry into Montana except by special written permission from the state veterinarian and must be branded and moved in conformity with the USDA EIA movement regulations.
(4) A nursing foal under six months of age accompanied by the EIA negative dam is exempt from the test requirements.
(5) Working equids used for seasonal ranching purposes may be exempt from the requirements of this rule if the animals have been included on a current seasonal grazing permit that has received prior approval from the Department of Livestock and the chief livestock sanitary official in a western state that reciprocates with Montana in honoring seasonal grazing permits.
(6) Equids being moved directly to a licensed equine-approved feedlot establishment may be exempted from EIA test requirements.
(7) The Department of Livestock may develop cooperative reciprocal agreements with neighboring states that exempt EIA cooperating states.
(8) Provided there is a written agreement between the Department of Livestock and the chief livestock sanitary official of the state of destination, Montana origin equids may be moved from Montana to other states or from other states to Montana for shows, rides, or other equine events and return on an equine passport certification under a state system of equine certification acceptable to the cooperating states.
AUTH: 81-2-102, 81-2-707, MCA; IMP: 81-2-102, 81-2-703, MCA