N.M. Admin. Code § 21.30.7.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 21.30.7.14 - EVA SHEDDING STALLIONS

A. A stallion is considered to be a shedder if any of the following apply:

(1) the virus can be cultured from his semen; or

(2) if the virus can be detected in his semen by PCR test; or

(3) if sero-negative mares seroconvert to sero-positive status following breeding or insemination.

B. A stallion known to be shedding EAV shall not be permitted to breed or be collected for artificial insemination until the state veterinarian determines that the stallion does not pose a risk of transmitting EVA. In making this determination, the state veterinarian shall consider whether the requirements of Paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection will be complied with by the premises on which the shedding stallion is located. The following restrictions shall apply to a shedding stallion that is permitted to breed or be collected for artificial insemination:

(1) the owner or agent of an EAV shedding stallion shall notify in writing, the owner or agent of a mare booked or seeking to book a mare to that stallion which has been classified as an EAV shedder; a written copy of the booking confirmation shall be sent to the state veterinarian;

(2) a shedding stallion shall be housed, handled and bred or collected for artificial insemination in a facility isolated from non-shedding stallions;

(3) a shedding stallion shall be bred to a mare(s) that:

(a) have been vaccinated against EVA at least 21 days prior to being bred; or

(b) demonstrate an existing EVA titer from vaccination or natural exposure to EAV, if the serological EVA test was performed at least 28 days prior to date of breeding;

(c) a mare shall be isolated for 21 days after being covered by a shedding stallion.

N.M. Admin. Code § 21.30.7.14

21.30.7.14 NMAC - N/E, 11/17/06, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 13, July 16, 2024, eff. 7/16/2024