S.D. Admin. R. 12:68:16:02.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 12:68:16:02.01 - Extended equine certificates of veterinary inspection

Horses imported into South Dakota for the purposes of exhibition, pleasure rides, search and rescue activities, or other equine events must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian within the 30 days prior to the date of importation or an extended equine certificate of veterinary inspection and permit issued within the 180 days prior to the date of importation. Conditions of an extended equine certificate of veterinary inspection include:

(1) There is a written agreement between the Board and the chief livestock health official of the state of destination.

(2) Apply only to one animal and shall contain the following information

(a) the name and address of the owner;

(b) the location at which the animal is stabled, housed, pastured or kept, if different from that of the owner;

(c) an accurate description and official identification in accordance with 9 C.F.R. § 86.4(a)(2) (January 1,2018);

(d) the date of veterinary inspection;

(e) the date and results of the EIA or other required tests or vaccinations; and

(f) the signature of the inspecting veterinarian

(3) Is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance

(4) A travel itinerary shall be kept current and made available to an agent of the Board upon request. The travel itinerary shall include a listing of all travel that the horse made into and out of the state of South Dakota during the validity of the certificate.

(5) The Animal Industry Board may cancel any extended equine certificate of veterinary inspection. Cancellation of the certificate may be by written or verbal notice to the certificate holder. Verbal notice shall be confirmed by written notice. The canceled certificate will become invalid on the date and at the time of notification.

S.D. Admin. R. 12:68:16:02.01

45 SDR 128, effective 4/18/2019