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Don't Get Bucked Off By New Equine Law!
Planning to sell Ol' Paint? After September 1, Texas law will require
that equine, including horses, donkeys, mules and asses, have a test for
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), (also known as "Coggins" or "Swamp Fever")
within 12 months before the animals undergo any change of ownership. The
law exempts nursing foals changing ownership with their test-negative
dams, and equine sold to slaughter. Persons who sell equine and fail to
comply with the law, passed as House Bill 1732 in the 76th Texas Legislature,
commit a Class "C" misdemeanor.
"Buying test-negative animals will reduce the chance of taking home an
infected animal," said Dr. Terry Beals, executive director of the Texas
Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state's livestock health regulatory
agency. "It's a real shame to buy an untested horse, get home, and find
out later that the animal is infected and has exposed your best horse
to the disease."
EIA is a viral disease spread from an infected equine to a 'clean' equine
by blood-to-blood contact. Biting flies can mechanically carry the disease
from one horse to another, and unsterilized medical instruments or blood
transfusions can also put equine at risk. (Mosquitoes are not capable
of spreading EIA.) Like some other viral diseases, EIA can strike as an
acute infection, in which the animal becomes very ill and dies. At the
other extreme are infected equine that show no signs of being ill, but
test positive for the disease. These equine pose a threat, as no one suspects
the animal has a health problem, even though it is a reservoir for disease.
"Our 12 governor-appointed commissioners have proposed regulations that
will bring us in line with the new change-of-ownership testing law and
clarify conditions for selling equine to slaughter without a test," said
Dr. Terry Beals.
"The commissioners have struggled with the question of the untested equine
moving through a market to slaughter," he said. "At this point, they are
against it. However, until their final vote is cast and regulations are
adopted, we recommend that markets require a test for all horses, even
if they are expected to be sold for slaughter. If, however, the markets
elect to sell untested equine to slaughter, the animals will be allowed
to move only to the plant under a restricted permit, known as a VS 1-27,
issued by a TAHC inspector or veterinarian."
"The commissioners will address the proposals and may adopt them as regulations
at their mid-September meeting in Austin. The law, however, will be in
effect September 1, requiring that the equine have an EIA test within
the past 12 months. The person transferring the ownership is responsible
for having the equine tested, whether the animal is traded or sold at
a public auction or private sale, or is just given away."
TAHC commissioners, each of which represent the public or a segment of
the livestock industry, have proposed the following: * Foals that are
nursing and are less than 8 months old would be exempt from EIA testing,
if they undergo change of ownership with their dam. The mare, however,
must have tested negative for EIA within the previous 12 months.
* Zebras would be exempt from the change-of-ownership testing rule.
* If an equine is not tested, it could be sold only direct to a slaughter
plant, where a blood sample would be collected for testing at state expense.
Testing for EIA is relatively simple. An accredited veterinarian must
draw the blood sample, complete the accompanying paperwork, and send the
specimen and document to one of the 60+ laboratories in Texas approved
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct EIA tests. Results
generally take three to five days, if the specimens are handled by mail.
"After the USDA establishes guidelines, some horse markets may set up
'off-site' laboratories, to expedite EIA testing just prior to the sale,"
said Dr. Beals. "Thanks to new technology, test results can be available
in only a few hours. To prevent disappointment, sellers should call ahead
before hauling an untested horse to a market."
If an equine tests positive at the market lab, the owner may elect to
have the animal tested again. After a second blood sample is collected
and sent to the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, the animal
is to be taken home, under a restricted movement permit, issued by a TAHC
inspector. While awaiting test results, the equine in question, and all
other equine on the premise of origin are to be quarantined.
"If the confirmation test is positive, this animal will be handled as
any infected equine, according to TAHC regulations," said Dr. Beals. He
explained that the animal would be permanently identified with the official
"74A" on the upper left shoulder, unless the animal is euthanized immediately.
Other equine on the premise would be considered as exposed to the disease
and would remain under quarantine until tested negative for the disease
at least 60 days after the infected animal is removed.
To help prevent the spread of disease, TAHC regulations require EIA-infected
equine to be euthanized, sold for slaughter or sent to a research facility.
If the animal must be kept, it is to remain permanently quarantined at
least 200 yards from other equine. In l998, 370 equine tested positive
for the disease in Texas.
"Infected equine will be allowed to move through the market to slaughter,
as they are permanently identified with the 74-A brand and are inspected
within 24 hours prior to entering the market," he said. As part of the
inspection, the TAHC or USDA-accredited veterinarian will ensure that
the animal has no clinical signs of the disease and has a normal temperature.
The animal will move under the VS 1-27 permit and must remain isolated
under a roof at the market, and remain on the premises no longer than
24 hours.
"Other aspects of the EIA regulations will not change," explained Dr.
Beals. A negative EIA test within the previous 12 months is required for
equine transported to events, races, trail rides, assemblies, or other
gatherings, where they will commingle with other equine. The EIA test
document, called a VS 10-11, is adequate proof of testing. Equine used
exclusively for ranch work are exempt from EIA tests, unless they are
undergoing change of ownership.
THE BALANCED RIDER'""
Most riders think that riding is the only workout they will ever need!
until they notice tightness in the back, shoulders and neck. This could
slow down the progress to upper riding levels.
"Working out" (weight lifting, aerobics, stomach crunches, etc..) simply
does not address rider's specific needs for abdominal strength and a strong
and flexible spine and hip joints. The following are exercises in the
tradition of Joseph H. Pilates which do just that.
Try this on your horse to release your back and feel tall in the saddle
* AB STRENGTHENER -An in saddle exercise At the walk relax your
legs down. As you inhale and lengthen/stretch your spine upwards. As you
exhale pull your navel to spine and try to relax your back. Feel your
lower abs contract as you exhale. Make sure your pelvis does not roll
back to a tucked position. Repeat until your back releases and abs begin
to respond.
Here are two dismounted exercises for tight hips
* STANDING PLIE'S (Turned out legs) Standing with both hands holding
a support tie. kitchen counter or fence at the barn), legs shoulder width
apart, with both feet and knees turned out from your hips and feet flat
on the floor, heels down. Inhale as you slowly bend your knees. Keep your
back straight then exhale as you return to straight legs. Remember to
pull your abs in, navel to spine, to maintain correct posture. Perform
8-10 reps.
* STANDING PLIE'S (Parallel legs) Now turn your feet to parallel
and shoulder width apart. Inhale as you slowly bend your knees keeping
your knees over your toes and feet fiat on the floor, heels down. Exhale
as you take it straight back up and pull your navel to spine. To make
this exercise more challenging place a 10" ball place above the knee between
your upper thighs.
ALWAYS REMEMBER.
1. Move slowly
2. Use your abs
3. Try to release your shoulders down and keep your neck supple
4. Maintain a neutral spine (your pelvis should not be tucked or tilted)
5. Try to maintain good posture through out
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