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MI HB4567

Bill

Status

Passed

7/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Pat Somerville

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires equidae moving into Michigan from another state to have a negative official equine infectious anemia (EIA) test within the previous 12 months, with documentation on an interstate health certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian.

  • Mandates negative EIA test results within 12 months for equidae entering exhibitions, fairs, or shows, and for all equidae changing ownership and location within the state.

  • Requires horse auctions and sales markets to ensure all equidae have negative EIA test results within 12 months prior to sale, with animals held until results are known if testing cannot occur beforehand.

  • Directs the director to quarantine EIA test-positive equidae and their herd of origin, with source herds tested on a seasonal schedule (anytime November-April, or after 45 days in May-October) before quarantine release.

  • Establishes that EIA test-positive equidae may only move interstate to federally inspected slaughter facilities, federally approved diagnostic/research facilities, or the original farm of origin, and must be identified with a freeze brand "34A" unless immediately destroyed.

Legislative Description

Agriculture; animals; equidae; provide for testing for equine infectious anemia. Amends 1988 PA 466 (MCL 287.701 - 287.746) by adding sec. 26a.

State agencies (existing), agriculture

Last Action

Assigned Pa 121'11 With Immediate Effect

7/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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