Arkansas Code
Subchapter 8 - Equine Infectious Anemia
§ 2-40-819. Testing requirements for change of ownership

(a)
(1)
(A) All equidae which are sold, bartered, traded, given free of charge, or offered for sale, or any horses otherwise exchanged for any reason within Arkansas except at approved markets must be accompanied by a record of a negative equine infectious anemia test conducted at an approved laboratory within the previous six (6) months.
(B) Proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test may be demonstrated through presentation of:
(i) The original test record document;
(ii) An official electronic copy, as defined by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission; and
(iii) Other forms as may be prescribed by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.

(C) A foal less than six (6) months of age is exempt from the testing requirements if the foal is accompanied by, nursing, and included in change of ownership with a negative tested mare.
(D) A foal sold separately is required to have a negative current official equine infectious anemia test.

(2) On all private sales, trades, or barters, that is, any sale other than through an approved market, both the buyer and seller are equally and individually responsible for meeting the equine infectious anemia testing requirements before the sale or change of ownership.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, with respect to a horse claimed in a claiming race run at a licensed racetrack regulated by the Arkansas Racing Commission, the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission may require:
(1) The negative equine infectious anemia test to have been conducted at an approved laboratory within the previous twelve (12) months, rather than the previous six (6) months;
(2) Any negative equine infectious anemia test required to be conducted within the last six (6) months to be conducted after the race and after title and risk of loss have passed to the buyer; or
(3) That the requirements of both subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section be met.

Structure Arkansas Code

Arkansas Code

Title 2 - Agriculture

Subtitle 3 - Livestock

Chapter 40 - Control of Contagious Diseases

Subchapter 8 - Equine Infectious Anemia

§ 2-40-801. Definitions

§ 2-40-802. Penalties and fines

§ 2-40-804. Testing requirements for domiciled equidae

§ 2-40-805. Equidae identification requirements

§ 2-40-806. Authority to require test

§ 2-40-807. Personnel authorized to collect blood samples

§ 2-40-808. Submission of sample and test charts

§ 2-40-809. Requirements for Arkansas-approved equine infectious anemia testing laboratories

§ 2-40-810. Classification of equidae tested

§ 2-40-811. Reporting of test results

§ 2-40-812. Quarantines

§ 2-40-813. Quarantining reactors

§ 2-40-814. Positive reactors at official racetracks

§ 2-40-815. Testing requirements in affected herds

§ 2-40-816. Movement of reactors and exposed animals

§ 2-40-817. Requirements for quarantined holding facilities

§ 2-40-818. Fictitious names and erroneous information

§ 2-40-819. Testing requirements for change of ownership

§ 2-40-820. Movement of equidae through approved market

§ 2-40-821. Requirements of equidae participating in equine activities

§ 2-40-822. General requirements for equidae entering Arkansas

§ 2-40-823. Requirements of equidae moving within the state

§ 2-40-824. Entry requirements to a veterinarian's clinic for care or treatment

§ 2-40-825. Entry requirements to an approved slaughter facility

§ 2-40-826. Equine infectious anemia services

§ 2-40-829. Research facility certification required