§ 2-40-808. Submission of sample and test charts
(a) All blood samples submitted for official equine infectious anemia tests must be accompanied by a properly completed VS Form 10-11 (Equine Infectious Anemia Laboratory Test Form) or other form prescribed by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. (b) Proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test may be demonstrated through presentation of: (1) The […]
§ 2-40-208. Inspection of livestock markets
(a) (1) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall prescribe minimum sanitary and health standards for livestock markets in the state to promote and protect the health of livestock handled at these markets and the health of personnel working in the markets. (2) The commission or its agents shall periodically inspect the markets for compliance […]
§ 2-40-809. Requirements for Arkansas-approved equine infectious anemia testing laboratories
No person, firm, or corporation shall initiate operation of an equine infectious anemia testing laboratory without first obtaining approval from the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
§ 2-40-209. Quarantine — Violations
(a) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission is authorized to adopt appropriate rules regarding the isolation or quarantine of infected, exposed, or suspected infected livestock or poultry. (b) Any person or entity who violates the quarantine rules lawfully promulgated by the commission shall be subject to an administrative penalty.
§ 2-40-810. Classification of equidae tested
(a) All equidae tested shall be classified as either negative or reactor. (b) Reactors may be retested at the owner’s expense provided the owner or the owner’s agent initiates a retest request to the State Veterinarian not more than five (5) working days after the receipt of the test results by the owner or the […]
§ 2-40-210. Control and eradication of brucellosis
(a) (1) Any bovine herd infected with or directly exposed to brucellosis shall be depopulated at the discretion of and subject to the rules of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. (2) The herd or herds shall be identified and destroyed within thirty (30) days of written order to the owner or owners. (3) (A) […]
§ 2-40-811. Reporting of test results
(a) It is the responsibility of the approved laboratory to notify the State Veterinarian’s office and the individual submitting the sample for testing within twenty-four (24) hours after classifying an equidae as a reactor. (b) It is the responsibility of the individual collecting the test sample to notify the reactor’s owner or the owner’s agent […]
§ 2-40-401. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Approved incineration” means a method of incineration approved by the commission; (2) “Commission” means the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission created by § 2-33-101; (3) “Fowl” shall include all domesticated avian species; (4) “Fowl carcasses” means carcasses of fowl which died as the result […]
§ 2-40-812. Quarantines
(a) (1) All reactors shall be quarantined by an authorized agent of the commission to the premises of origin or other premises designated by the owner and approved by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. (2) The quarantine shall restrict the reactors, all other equidae on the premises, and all equidae epidemiologically determined by the […]
§ 2-40-402. Penalty
A person who violates this subchapter shall be subject to an administrative penalty.