Texas Administrative Code

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TITLE 4	AGRICULTURE
PART 2	TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION
CHAPTER 49	EQUINE
RULE §49.5	Piroplasmosis: Identification of Infected Equine

Official Identification of Equine Positive for Piroplasmosis. A reactor must be identified with one or both of the following methods as determined by the Commission:

(1) The reactor equine may be identified with a permanent mark as described herein or as approved by the Commission. If branded the letter "P" will be applied by a representative of the Texas Animal Health Commission as a hot-iron brand or freeze-marking brand or a hoof brand. For a Freeze or Hot-Iron brand the "P" brand must be not less than two inches high and shall be applied to the left shoulder or left or right side of the neck of the reactor. For a hoof brand the "P" brand must be applied to the front right hoof and reapplied by a Commission representative as necessary to maintain visibility. Reactors must be identified within ten (10) days of the date the laboratory completes the test unless the equine is destroyed. Any equine destroyed prior to identification must be described in a written statement by the accredited veterinarian or other authorized personnel certifying to the destruction. This certification must be submitted to the Texas Animal Health Commission promptly; or

(2) Using official identification or identification device or a unique tattoo approved by the Commission that provides unique identification for each individual animal.

Source Note: The provisions of this §49.5 adopted to be effective July 13, 2010, 35 TexReg 6062