Section 2-101-2-10-101 - Testing For E.I.A1. Horses or other equidae to be tested for equine infectious anemia (E.I.A.) must be completely and properly identified by USDA Accredited, licensed, graduate Veterinarians(s), using the official test forms provided by the office of the State Veterinarian.2. Only one chart for each horse or other equidae to be tested shall be utilized by the testing veterinarian. If the animal is registered, it's registration number shall be entered on the chart. Further, any distinctive markings and their location on the animal such as brands, tattoos, stars, snips, stockings, or other markings shall also be noted on the official chart.3. No person shall change, alter or forge the names, dates, description, signature or other information on an official certificate of veterinary inspection or equine infectious anemia test chart The veterinarian who originally drew the blood for an equine infectious anemia test may submit a corrected copy to the laboratory that conducted the test with that laboratory reissuing the official test report. This corrected copy must be clearly marked as a corrected copy.4. A horse or other equidae receiving a premises test shall not be sold or title otherwise transferred until the results of the equine infectious anemia test performed on the animal is returned. Positive test results shall automatically result in the quarantine of the animal without further notice at the premises of the owner or where the test was conducted.5. The test must be conducted at an approved laboratory and the name of the laboratory and the case number must appear on the test chart. The test chart shall be completely filled out and signed by the veterinarian and the owner or legal representative of the owner.6. All tests for equine infectious anemia by laboratories other than the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory of Mississippi shall be reported to the Board of Animal Health. Any E.I.A. test on equine located in Mississippi shall be reported on official forms furnished by the office of the State Veterinarian.2 Miss. Code. R. 101-2-10-101
Miss. Code Ann. § 69-15-3Amended November 9, 2006; April 11, 2012.