| (a) Official Equine Piroplasmosis Test: A test for
Equine Piroplasmosis applied and reported by a laboratory approved
by the Commission. The sample must be collected by or under the direct
supervision of an authorized veterinarian. A completed Equine Piroplasmosis
Laboratory Test chart (Form 10-07) must be submitted with the sample,
listing the description of the equine to include the following: age,
breed, color, sex, animal's name, and all distinctive markings (i.e.,
color patterns, brands, tattoos, scars, or blemishes), and any RFID
numbers applied to the equine. In the absence of any distinctive color
markings or any form of visible permanent identification (brands,
tattoos or scars), the equine must be identified by indicating the
location of all hair whorls, vortices or cowlicks with an "X" on the
illustration provided on the chart. In lieu of the manual illustration,
digital photographs clearly showing the equine from the left side,
right side, and full face may be incorporated in the chart. All charts
must list owner's name, address, the equine's home premises and county,
the name and address of the authorized individual collecting the test
sample, and laboratory and individual conducting the test. The Piroplasmosis
test document shall list one equine only.
(b) Reactor. A reactor is any equine which discloses
a positive reaction for Piroplasmosis on a Complement Fixation (CF)
or competitive Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (cELISA) applied
at a laboratory approved by the Commission. The individual collecting
the test sample must notify the equine's owner of the quarantine within
48 hours after receiving the results. Movement of all Piroplasmosis
positive equine and all equine epidemiologically determined to have
been exposed to a Piroplasmosis positive equine will be restricted.
Retests of a reactor may only be performed by a representative of
the Commission.
(c) Official Identification of Reactors.
(1) A reactor must be identified with an implanted
radio frequency microchip identification device that provides unique
identification for each individual equine and complies with ISO 11784/11785
and one of the following methods as determined by the Commission:
(A) 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 as a hot-iron brand, 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 side of the neck of the reactor. For a hoof
brand the "P" brand must be applied to the front left hoof and reapplied
as necessary to maintain visibility;
(B) Using an identification device or a unique tattoo,
approved by the Commission, that provides unique identification for
each individual equine; or
(C) Using digital photographs sufficient to identify
the individual equine.
(2) Reactors must be identified by an authorized veterinarian
or representative of the Commission within ten days of the equine
being classified as a reactor by the Commission. Any equine destroyed
prior to identification must be described in a written statement by
the authorized veterinarian or other authorized personnel certifying
to the destruction. The description must be sufficient to identify
the individual equine including, but not limited to, name, age, breed,
color, gender, distinctive markings, and unique and permanent forms
of identification when present (e.g., brands, tattoos, scars, cowlicks,
blemishes or biometric measurements). This certification must be submitted
to the Commission within ten days of the date the equine is destroyed.
(d) Equine entering a racetrack facility must have
a negative Piroplasmosis test (Theileria
equi) within the past 12 months. A racetrack facility is grounds
used to conduct live horse racing events and is not limited to facilities
licensed by the Texas Racing Commission.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §49.5 adopted to be effective July 13, 2010, 35 TexReg 6062; amended to be effective June 23, 2011, 36 TexReg 3711; amended to be effective June 3, 2014, 39 TexReg 4238; amended to be effective February 19, 2015, 40 TexReg 698 |
