Veterinarians, owners, agents, handlers and transporters of equine shall refer to USDA APHIS 91-55-75, Equine Viral Arteritis, Uniform Methods and Rules and subsequent revisions. Additionally, the following are the requirements for mares or stallions to be vaccinated with EVA vaccine in New Mexico.
- A. EVA vaccine will be issued to federally accredited New Mexico licensed veterinarians by written request through the state veterinarian.
- B. Testing of stallions for antibodies in blood or evidence of EAV in semen shall be submitted to an approved veterinary laboratory.
- C. Stallions vaccinated for the first time against EVA shall be test negative to a blood sample collected by an accredited veterinarian prior to vaccination.
- D. Stallions vaccinated for the first time against EVA shall have the EVA vaccine administered by an accredited veterinarian within 10 days after the sample collection date.
- E. An official certificate documenting that the stallion has been vaccinated by an accredited veterinarian shall be sent to the state veterinarian within 7 days of the vaccination date. The original laboratory EVA test results shall accompany the certificate.
- F. The EVA vaccination certificate for stallions shall be on a form prescribed by the state veterinarian.
- G. All equids vaccinated for the first time against EVA shall not have direct exposure to an EVA affected animal or pregnant mare for 28 days after vaccination.
- H. A vaccinated stallion shall not be used for breeding or artificial insemination within 28 days after vaccination. A vaccinated mare shall not be bred within 21 days of vaccination.
- I. A sero-negative EVA test is required prior to vaccination of intact colts between six and 12 months of age.
[21.30.7.19 NMAC - Rp, 21.30.7.19 NMAC, 7/16/2024]