Section 345IAC1-2.6-6. Horse and other equine official identification

   When horses and other equine must be officially identified under IC 15-17 and this title, they must be identified using one (1) of the following methods of identification:

(1) A description sufficient to identify the individual equine including, but not limited to, the following:

(A) Name.

(B) Age.

(C) Breed.

(D) Color.

(E) Gender.

(F) Distinctive markings.

(G) Unique and permanent forms of identification when present, such as the following:

(i) Brands.

(ii) Tattoos.

(iii) Scars.

(iv) Cowlicks.

(v) Blemishes.

(vi) Biometric measurements.

(2) Electronic identification that complies with ISO 11784/11785.

(3) Non-ISO electronic identification injected to the equine on or before March 11, 2014.

(4) Digital photographs sufficient to identify the individual equine.

(5) For equines being commercially transported to slaughter, a device or method authorized by 9 CFR 88.4.

(6) Any other official identification number, device, or method that is approved by the state veterinarian to facilitate disease control.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; 345 IAC 1-2.6-6; filed Aug 22, 2014, 4:04 p.m.: 20140917-IR-345140057FRA; readopted filed Oct 16, 2014, 9:43 a.m.: 20141112-IR-345140300RFA)