Section 001-207-3 - Restrictions of an EIA ReactorWhen a horse has been tested by the Coggins Test with positive results, the animal shall be confined to specific premises as defined by Title 7 M.R.S.A. §1820, until an Accredited Veterinarian of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources has conducted the necessary test for release of quarantine.
A. If an E.I.A. positive horse is clinically ill and exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms, be shall remain in quarantine or be disposed of as the Commissioner may direct: 1. History of rapid loss of flesh;2. Loss of spirit and energy;3. Evidence of muscular weakness with intermittent attacks of fever; 4. Congestion of the mucous membranes of the eye;5. Some degree of jaundice;6. Dropsical swellings of the lower parts of the body.B. Clinically ill E.I.A. positive reactors shall remain quarantined or be euthanatized or sent to slaughter. Interstate movement of reactor animals from Maine will be permitted if in compliance with States involved and federal regulations (VS Form 1-27). If euthanatized, a written notice sent from the owner to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources stating the date, time, and place the euthanasia was conducted is required.01-001 C.M.R. ch. 207, § 3