603-011-5012 Temporary rule language in effect until 05/17/2026. Mitigation of Equine Herpesvirus at Livestock Exhibitions In addition to the requirements of OAR 603-011-1100 through OAR 603-011-1735, the following shall apply to the exhibition of equines in order to mitigate the risk of transmission of equine herpesvirus. (1) The definitions in OAR 603-011-1000 and the following definitions apply to this rule: (a) “Designated contact” means the primary point of contact for an exhibition. The designated contact is also responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant requirements. (b) “Equine” means species of livestock that are members of the taxonomic family Equidae. (c) “Exhibition” means an event where livestock owned by two or more persons are brought to one location in Oregon for judging, competition, performance, or display. (d) “Premises of origin” means the physical location where an animal resided prior to arrival at the exhibition. (e) “Veterinarian of record” means a veterinarian designated by the exhibition to provide veterinary services and exercise general veterinary oversight on behalf of the exhibition. (2) All exhibitions where equines will be present must register with the Department at least 20 days prior to the start of the exhibition on a form provided by the Department. It is the responsibility of the owner of the location where the exhibition will be held to ensure that all exhibitions held at that location meet this requirement. (3) The following records are required to be collected at the time of entry into the exhibition and maintained by the designated contact for a minimum of 90 days after the completion of the exhibition. Records must be provided to the Department upon request. (a) A record of each equine to include: (A) Microchip or other official identification (if present), (B) Other individual animal identification present (brand, registration number, etc), (C) Exhibitor contact information (name, address, phone number, email address), and (D) The physical address of the premises of origin. (b) For any equine coming from a Premises of Origin outside the State of Oregon, a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing: (A) The physical address of the premises of Origin, (B) The physical address of the exhibition, (C) The individual official identification of each animal present at the exhibition, and (D) Negative test results for Equine Infectious Anemia Virus as required by OAR 603-011-1220. (4) The following general animal health requirements apply to any exhibition where equines are present: (a) Each exhibition where equines are present shall ensure that at least one designated veterinarian is involved in the planning of the exhibition, and available to provide veterinary care if needed, during each day in which animals are present at the exhibition. (b) No person shall allow equines suspected of being infected with, exposed to, or a carrier of a disease to be allowed entry to any exhibition. (c) Each exhibition where equines are present shall provide a designated isolation area, ensuring: (A) A written protocol is maintained and communicated to all exhibitors for the immediate isolation of animals showing signs or symptoms of potential infectious, contagious, or communicable disease. (B) Isolation areas shall be located away from all other animals, and may not share confined air space, panels/fence lines, feeding, or watering space with other animals not in the isolation area. (C) Access to the isolation area shall be limited to the owner(s) of isolated animals, or their designated caretaker, designated show staff, and the veterinarian of record or other veterinarian(s) directly involved in the care of isolated animals. (d) Any equine showing signs or symptoms of any disease shall be immediately removed to the designated isolation area until examined by the veterinarian of record. Disposition of such livestock shall be at the sole discretion of the veterinarian of record. (5) With the exception of Section (2) above, it is the responsibility of the designated contact to ensure that all relevant requirements in this rule are followed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 596.020 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 596.020 History: DOA 26-2025, temporary adopt filed 11/19/2025, effective 11/19/2025 through 05/17/2026