Current with legislation from the 2024 Regular and Special Sessions effective through July 1, 2024.
Section 22-415f - Disposal. Proposal for isolation area(a) The owner of an equine which tested positive on the second official test shall dispose of such equine, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, within seven days of receipt of the second positive equine infectious anemia test result or shall retain such equine under quarantine and in isolation in an area approved by the State Veterinarian or his representative. The owner of a reactor intending to retain such reactor shall submit a proposal for an isolation area to the commissioner within seven days of receipt of the second positive equine infectious anemia test result.(b) Disposal of an equine which reacted positively to the official test shall be by one of the following methods: (1) Humane destruction by a licensed veterinarian. The euthanizing of such equine shall be witnessed by the State Veterinarian or his agent, or the licensed veterinarian euthanizing said equine shall submit a signed statement to the commissioner attesting to the destruction of the equine; (2) sale or donation to a research facility with the approval of the State Veterinarian; or (3) identification and sale for slaughter, accompanied by a permit issued by the commissioner for slaughter at an establishment approved by the State Veterinarian, provided such equine meets state and federal regulations.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-415f