| Alabama |
Health Yes(CVI) |
Within 12 months prior |
Depends |
|
CVI requirements: Must state free of contagious/infectious/communicable diseases.
EIA requirement: EIA positive equine will not be permitted within state, except upon written permission of State Veterinarian. |
| Dr. Anthony G Frazier, State Veterinarian |
| Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries |
| 1445 Federal Dr, Room 110 |
| P.O. Box 3336 |
| Montgomery, AL 36109-0336 |
| 334-240-7255 ex. 1 (Office) |
| 334-223-7352 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: tony.frazier@agi.alabama.gov |
| Website: www.agi.alabama.gov |
|
| Alaska |
Yes |
Within 180 days prior |
Yes |
|
CVI requirements: Must state free from symptoms of any infectious/contagious diseases.
: Must state that equine has not been on premises where Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) has
been isolated during the past 60 days or from a premise currently under
quarantine/investigation for CEM.
: If female, must state that equine has not been bred naturally to/inseminated with semen
from a stallion positive for CEM, or a stallion resident upon a positive premises or under
quarantine/investigation for CEM.
Vesicular Stomatitis requirements: Equine have not originated from a premise or area under
quarantine or diagnosed with Vesicular Stomatitis in the last 30 days.
Piroplasmosis Test Requirements: Equine have not originated from a premise or area under
quarantine or diagnosed with Equine Piroplasmosis in the last 45 days. |
|
| Arizona |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
EIA requirements: CVI must state lab name, test date, accession number, results.
CVI requirements: Must be with in 30 days prior.
: A detailed description of the equine must be recorded on CVI.
: Photocopies of health certificates must have original veterinarian signature. |
| Dr. John W Hunt, State Veterinarian |
| 1168 W. Adams St |
| Phoenix, AZ 85007 |
| 602-542-4293 (Office) |
| 602-542-4290 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: jhunt@azda.gov |
| Website: www.azda.gov |
|
| Arkansas |
Yes |
Withn 12 months prior |
Depends |
|
CVI requirements: Must contain identification and temp. of horse.
: Must incluse the name and address of the caretaker of the equine if different from owner's residence.
EIA requirement: CVI must state testing lab, accession number.
: Foal under 6 mo., where dam unknown or EIA positive, must have neg. EIA Certificate
: Foal under 6 mo., with dam may enter if dam is EIA neg.
Vesicular Stomatitis requirements: Equine from any state with confirmed positive case must obtain an
entry permit.
: Entry permit number must be listed on CVI with following statement, "The equine on this CVI have not originated from a premise or an area under quarantine for Vesicular Stomatitis or premise on which Vesicular Stomatitis has been diagnosed in the last 30 days. I have examined the equine and found no Vesicular Stomatitis has been diagnosed in the last 30 days. I have examined the equine and found no Vesicular Stomatitis has been diagnosed in the last 30 days. I have examined the equine and found no signs of Vesicular Stomatitis.
Equine Piroplasmosis: No horse shall be allowed entry onto a racetrack without verification that the required testing has been completed, and equine has tested negative for EP.
|
| Dr. George Pat Badley, State Veterinarian |
| #1 Natural Resources Dr. |
| PO Box 8505 |
| Little Rock, AR 72215 |
| 501-907-2400 (Office) |
| 501-907-2425 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: pbadley@alpc.ar.gov |
| Website: www.arlpc.org |
|
| California |
Yes |
Withn 6 months prior |
No |
|
CVI must state: Equine is free of communicable diseases.
EIA Requirements: CVI must report a negative EIV within the previous 6 months.
: Tests must be completed, "Pending" tests are not permitted.
EIA exempt: Nursing foal with EIA neg. dam.
: Seasonal ranch "working horses" w/permit from CA Health Branch.
: Equine moved out of California for less than 14 days.
Vesicular Stomatitis requirements: Equine originating from any state where Vesicular Stomatitis has
been diagnosed must contain the following statement on the CVI, "The equine represented on
this health certificate of veterinary inspection have not originated from a premises or area
under quarantine for Vesicular Stomatitis or a premises on which VS has been diagnosed in
the past 30 days. I have examined the animals and have found no sign of VS."
|
| Dr. Richard E. Breitmeyer, State Veterinarian |
| California Department of Food and Agriculture |
| 1220 N Street, Suite 400 |
| Sacramento, CA 95814 |
| 916-654-0881 (Office) |
| 916-653-2215 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: rbrietmeyer@cdfa.ca.gov |
| Website: www.cdfa.ca.gov |
|
| Colorado |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
EIA requirement: CVI must state testing lab, test date, accession number, results.
: CVI must report negative EIA test within 12 months prior.
: All blood samples must be collected by a state, federal or accredited veterinarian.
: foal under 6 mo. without dam must have neg. EIA.
EIA exempt: nursing foal with EIA neg. dam.
Equine Piroplasmosis: No horse shall be allowed entry onto a racetrack without verification that the required testing has been completed, and equine has tested negative for EP. |
|
| Connecticut |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Depends |
Within
30 days
Prior
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
EIA requirement: Equine without EIA test or positive EIA must obtain special permit from State Veterinarian. |
| Dr. Mary J. Lis, State Veterinarian |
| Connecticut Department of Agriculture |
| 165 Capitol Ave, Room G-8A |
| Hartford, CT 06106 |
| 860-713-2505 (Office) |
| 860-713-2515 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: mary.lis@ct.gov |
| Website: www.ct.gov/doag |
|
| Delaware |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must state free of contagious/infectious/communicable diseases, and Temp. within
10 days prior.
: Equine with temp. of 102 or higher may not enter state. |
|
| Florida |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
Yes |
CVI exempt: Equine consigned directly to a veterinary medical treatment facility for emergency care.
: Equine accompanied by an Equine Event Extension, Interstate Passport Card, or equivalent from the
State of origin signed by State Veterinarian or Chief Animal Health Official w/in 30 days prior.
Prior permission must be obtained for: Equine consigned directly to medical facility for treatment.
: Equine from a state with known Equine Piroplasmosis is endemic.
: Equine imported from a state where Contagious Equine Metritis is endemic.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
: Equine accompanied by an Equine Event Extension, interstate Passport, or State of Origin equivalent
that states the testing lab, test date, accession number, results.
Piroplasmosis Test Requirements: All Equine imported from states where Piroplasmosis is endemic Must have neg.
tests for Babesia Caballi and Babesia Equi within 30 days prior.
: Equine from Piroplasmosis states will be quarantined upon arrival at destination until such tests
are conducted.
Brucellosis: Equine that test positive for Brucellosis and/or show evidence of "poll evil" or "fistulous withers" whether draining or not, will not be allowed to enter state.
Equine Piroplasmosis: No horse shall be allowed entry onto a racetrack without verification that the required testing has been completed, and equine has tested negative for EP.
|
| Dr. Thomas J. Holt, State Veterinarian and Director |
| Division of Animal Industry |
| Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
| 407 S. Calhoun St. |
| May Building, Room 335 |
| Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800 |
| 850-410-0900 (Office) |
| 850-410-0959 (Permits) |
| 850-410-0915 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: holtt@doacs.state.fl.us |
| Website: doacs.state.fl.us/ai |
|
| Georgia |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Depends |
|
EIA requirements: CVI must state name and address of testing lab, test date, lab accession number, results,
general description.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
Piroplasmosis: Equine that originate in a region where Piroplasmosis is known to exist, or where tropical ticks
winter over, must test neg. and test results reported on CVI.
: These equine must enter on a special permit.
Equine from quarantined herds or areas may only enter state with permit obtained from State Veterinarian.
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Temperature of Equine must be recorded on CVI (tep exceeding 102 degrees, shall not be
admitted into the state of Georgia)
Brucellosis: Equine that test positive for Brucellosis and/or show evidence of "poll evil" or "fistulous
withers" shall not be allowed to enter state. |
| Dr. C. Carter Black, State Veterinarian |
| Animal Industry Division |
| Georgia Department of Agriculture |
| 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SW |
| Atlanta, GA 30334-4201 |
| 404-656-3671 (Office) |
| 404-657-1357 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: cblack@agr.state.ga.us |
|
| Idaho |
Yes |
Within 6 months prior |
No |
|
Stallions require statement on CVI stating:
- Vaccinated for EVA (test and vaccination certificate attached to CVI).
- Seropositive carrier of EVA (test date must be recorded on CVI).
- Seropositive Non-shedder of EVA (copy of neg. semen EVA isolation test must be attached to CVI).
- Unknown EVA Status.
|
| Bill Barton, DVM, Administrator |
| Division of Animal Industry |
| Idaho Department of Agriculture |
| P.O. Box 7249 |
| Boise, ID 83707-9985 |
| 208-332-8540 (office) |
| 208-334-4062 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: bill.barton@agri.idaho.gov |
| Website: www.agri.idaho.gov |
|
| Illinois |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Yes |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Must show results of required tests and/or vaccinations .
: Must show name and address of owner or exhibitor.
: Must show only one identification per line of the CVI and official identification of each equine.
: CVI shall be void 30 days after issuance for out-of-state equine and 90 days for in-state equine.
: If equine are from tuberculosis accredited, brucellosis certified, pseudorabies qualified, or
brucellosis validated heard, the identifying herd number(s) along with the date of the last
herd test(s) shall appear on the CVI.
Vesicular Stomatitis: Any equines from a state with known case of Vesicular Stomatitis must include the
following on CVI, "Vesicular Stomatitis has not been diagnosed on the premises of origin within the past
thirty days. I have examined the premises of origin and have found no signs of Vesicular Stomatitis." |
| Mark J Ernst, DVM, State Veterinarian/Bureau Chief |
| Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare |
| Illinois Department of Agriculture |
| P.O. Box 19281, State Fairgrounds |
| Springfield, IL 62794-9281 |
| 217-782-4944 (Office) |
| 217-558-6033 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: mark.ernst@illinois.gov |
| Website: www.agr.state.il.us |
|
| Indiana |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: must be within 30 days prior.
: Contain individual animal identification.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam. |
| Dr. Bret D Marsh, State Veterinarian |
| Indiana State Board of Animal Health |
| 805 Beachway Drive, Suite 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN 46224-7785 |
| 317-227-0300 (Office) |
| 317-227-0368 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: bmarsh@boah.in.gov |
| Website: www.boah.in.gov |
|
| Iowa |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
EIA requirements: CVI must state testing lab, date of test, lab accession number.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
Equine Piroplasmosis: no horse shall be allowed entry onto a racetrack without verification that the required
testing has been completed, and equine has tested negative for EP.
|
|
| Kansas |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam. |
| Dr. William L. Brown, Livestock Commissioner |
| Kansas Animal Health Department |
| 708 SW Jackson |
| Topeka, KS 66603-3714 |
| 785-296-2326 (Office) |
| 785-296-1795 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: wbrown@kahd.ks.gov |
| Website: www.accesskansas.org/kahd |
|
| Kentucky |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Yes |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Must contain list of Vaccinations, Dates of Vaccinations, serial number of vaccinations, expiration date of the
biologic/agent used.
Entry permit requirements: Must contain number of equine, description and identification of equine, farm/place
of origin, farm/place of destination, arrival date, name of the consignor and consignee, special restriction
relating to the movement of equine.
Piroplasmosis requirements: Equines originating from Texas, or have been in Texas during the 30 day period
preceding their entry into Kentucky are required to be tested and found negative for Equine Piroplasmosis.
: Test certificate shall accompany equine and must state test lab, test date, lab accession number, results.
: Neg. test results good for 12 months.
: Equine from Texas must have entry permit containing identification for equine; name, address, contact
number of the consignor, consignee, and veterinarian; physical address and county name of Texas origin and physical Kentucky destination; date sample collected, result, date reported, lab accession number; and Texas CVI.
and physical Kentucky destination; date sample collected, result, date reported, lab accession number;
and Texas CVI.
Equine Piroplasmosis: no horse shall be allowed entry onto a racetrack without verification that the required
testing has been completed, and equine has tested negative for EP. |
| Dr. Robert C Stout, State Veterinarian |
| 100 Fair Oaks Lane, Suite 252 |
| Frankfort, KY 40601 |
| 502-564-3956 (Office) |
| 502-564-7852 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: robert.stout@ky.gov |
| Website: www.kyagr.com |
|
| Louisiana |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, testing date, lab accession number, results.
Equine Piroplasmosis: no horse shall be allowed entry onto a racetrack without verification that the required
testing has been completed, and equine has tested negative for EP. |
| Dr. Brent Robbins, State Veterinarian |
| Animal Health and Food Safety |
| Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry |
| P.O. Box 1951 |
| Baton Rouge, LA 70821 |
| 225-925-3980 (office) |
| 225-925-4103 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: animalhealth@ldaf.state.la.us |
| Website: www.ldaf.state.la.us |
|
| Maine |
Yes |
Within 180 days prior |
Depends |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
EIA requirements: Equines testing positive must obtain entry permit.
: Date of test must be documented on CVI. |
|
| Maryland |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
EIA required for all equine 9 mo. and older.
CVI requirements: Copy of CVI must be forwarded to the Animal health Section , Maryland Department of
Agriculture before arrival of equine at destination.
: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Must contain name and address of consignor and consignee; origin of equine; accurate description of
equine; date and name of current disease tests.
: Statement by approved veterinarian certifying that upon physical examination the equine is free from
any evidence of an infectious, parasitic or transmissible disease and have not recently been exposed
to the same. |
|
| Massachusetts |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days and show a normal temp.
: Equine must be indentified by name, tattoo, color, markings, scars, brands, hair whorls and other
unique identification.
: Must declare the animal/s free from all contagious/ infectious diseases.
: Must record a temperature within normal range.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, testing date, lab accession number, results.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
|
| Dr. Lorraine O'Connor,State Veterinarian |
| Division of Biosecurity and Regulatory Services |
| 251 Causeway Street, Suite 500 |
| Boston, MA 02114-2151 |
| 617-626-1795 (Office) |
| 617-626-1850 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: lorraine.o'connor@state.ma.us |
| Website: www.mass.gov/agr |
|
| Michigan |
Yes |
Current calendar year |
No |
Yes |
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, testing date, lab accession number, results.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
Vesicular Stomatitis requirements: Equine from states with diagnosed Vesicular Stomatitis within 12 mo. Prior,
must contain the statement, "I have examined the animal/s listed on this certificate and have found no
clinical signs of Vesicular Stomatitis. To the best of my knowledge, these animals have not been exposed
to Vesicular Stomatitis within the previous 30 days, nor have they been vaccinated with a Vesicular
Stomatitis Vaccine." on the CVI.
|
| Steven L Halstead, DVM, MS, State Veterinarian |
| Michigan Department of Agriculture |
| Animal Industry Division |
| P.O. Box 30017 |
| Lansing, MI 48909 |
| 517-373-1077 (Office) |
| 517-241-4502 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: halsteads@michigan.gov |
| Website: www.michigan.gov |
|
| Minnesota |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Depends |
|
CVI requirements: Must contain age, sex, breed, color markings, registration name and number (if registered).
: Copy of CVI must be forwarded to the Animal Health Official of the state of origin for approval
and transmittal.
: Must be on official forms of the state.
: State that the equine is free of visible signs of contagious/infectious/communicable disease.
: Record all data for required tests and vaccinations, including date, results, name and address of lab.
: Have complete name and address of consignor and consignee.
: Designate intended purpose for which equine is to be used.
CVI exempt: Equine brought in for trail rides and exhibitions.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab with address, test date, results, permit number if test is pending.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
Vesicular Stomatitis requirements: CVI must state "all equine identified on the health certificate have been
examined and found to be free from Vesicular Stomatitis. During the past 30 days, these equine have
neither been exposed to nor located within 10 miles of an area where VS has been diagnosed.
|
| Dr. William L Hartmann, Executive Director and State Veterinarian |
| State of Minnesota |
| Board of Animal Health |
| 625 Robert Street, North |
| St. Paul, MN 55155 |
| 651-296-2942 (Office) |
| 651-296-7417 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: bill.hartmann@bah.state.mn.us |
| Website: www.bah.state.mn.us |
|
| Mississippi |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
Yes |
CVI requirements: Must contain name, breed, registration number (if registered), tattoo/brand (if any), sex, age, color,
markings, record of physical examination of each animal, verifying free of symptoms of infectious diseases.
: Must contain record of physical examination of equine, verifying animal to be free of symptoms of
infectious/contagious/communicable disease.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, testing date, lab accession number, results. |
| Dr. James A Watson, State Veterinarian |
| Mississippi Board of Animal Health |
| P.O. Box 3889 |
| Jackson, MS 39207 |
| 601-359-1170 (Office) |
| 601-359-1177 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: jimw@mdac.state.ms.us |
| Website: www.mbah.state.ms.us |
|
| Missouri |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
Yes
will
accept
6-month
passports
from
states
with
reciprocal
aggrement
|
CVI requirements: Must state equine is free of any sign of contagious/infectious disease and are in compliance
with Missouri rules for importation into the state.
: Identification and description of equine.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain test lab, test date, test accession number, results.
Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis requirements: All equine where the existence of the disease has been
diagnosed within the preceding 12 months must obtain an entry permit.
Vesicular Stomatitis requirements: Must have an Entry Permit and CVI must state that equine has not been
exposed to VS or located within 10 mile radius of a premises quarantined for VS within the past 30 days.
Brucellosis: Equine testing positive may not enter the state. |
| Taylor Woods, DVM, Acting State Veterinarian |
| Missouri Department of Agriculture |
| Division of Animal Health |
| P.O. Box 630 |
| Jefferson City, MO 65102-0630 |
| 573-751-3377 (Office) |
| 573-751-6919 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: taylor.woods@mda.mo.gov |
| Website: www.mda.mo.gov |
|
| Montana |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Yes |
Yes |
CVI requirements: Veterinarian must obtain Permit Number at (406) 444-2976.
: Brand inspection required.
: If state of origin does not have brand inspections contact Dept. of Livestock (405) 444-2045.
: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Must contain address of consignor and consignee; description and identification of equine; purpose for
which they are shipped, method of transportation, identification and address of transporter; health status
of equine involved, including dates and results of inspections, tests and vaccinations required by state of
Montana; signature of veterinarian certifying that equine is free from evidence of any
infectious/contagious/communicable disease or known exposure thereto.
: Copy must be mailed to State Veterinarian of Montana.
Piroplasmosis: Equine originating from Texas must contain following statement on CVI, "The equine
represented on this certificate do not originate form on of the Piroplasmosis affected or quarantined
premises in Texas."
: Equine from Texas that do originate from one of the affected or quarantined premises must have
specific approval for entry from the State Veterinarian.
: Montana horses traveling to Texas and returning to Montana on a 10-day permit or using an extended
30-day return permit have no additional requirements.
Stallion requirements: If stallion is carrier of EVA, State Veterinarian must be officially notified prior to arrival.
: For positive test on Serum Diagnostic test for EVA with no certified proof of prior vaccination against EVA,
must fax lab report confirming the absence of Equine Arteritis Virus in Semen to (406) 444-2976.
|
| Martin Zaluski, DVM, |
| State Veterinarian and Administrator |
| Montana Department of Livestock |
| Animal Health Division |
| P.O. Box 202001 |
| Helena, MT 59620-2001 |
| 406-444-2043 (Office) |
| 406-444-1929 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: mzaluski@mt.gov |
| Website: www.mt.gov/liv/ |
|
| Nebraska |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, test date, results.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
: Equine imported from South Dakota.
|
| Dr. Dennis A Hughes, State Veterinarian |
| Nebraska Department of Agriculture |
| Bureau of Animal Industry |
| P.O. Box 94787 |
| Lincoln, NE 68509-4787 |
| 402-471-2351 (Office) |
| 402-471-6893 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: dennis.hughes@nebraska.gov |
| Website: www.agr.state.ne.us |
|
| Nevada |
Yes |
Within 6 months prior |
No |
|
CVI required.
EIA exempt: Nursing foal with EIA neg. dam.
Equine from Nevada that are used outside the state for seasonal ranching purposes only.
|
| Phil LaRussa, State Veterinarian |
| Administrator Division of Animal Industry |
| Nevada Department of Agriculture |
| 405 S 21st ST |
| Sparks, NV 89431 |
| 775-353-3755 (Office) |
| 775-353-3757 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: plarussa@agri.state.nv.us |
| Website: www.agri.state.nv.us |
|
| New Hampshire |
Yes |
Within 6 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Must state that equine are free from contagious and infectious diseases, that equine do not originate from
a quarantined area or an area where contagious/infectious disease has been officially diagnosed.
: Each
animal must be individually and completely identified.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, test date, lab accession number, results.
EIA exempt: Nursing foal with EIA neg. dam. (foal's presence must be noted on dam's CVI).
Vesicular Stomatitis: any equines from a state with quarantined facilities due to infection of Vesicular Stomatitis
shall be prohibited from entry.
Vesicular Stomatitis exempt: Equine that originated on a premise that is at least 10 miles from a diagnosed
infected premise.
: Equine that have not been exposed to VS or been on a premise that has VS within the last 30 days.
: CVI must contain statement "All equine identified on this certificate have been examined and found to be
free from signs of Vesicular Stomatitis. These animals neither originated from nor been exposed to
premises or animals where VS has been diagnosed". |
| Dr. Stephen K Crawford, State Veterinarian |
| New Hampshire Department of |
| Agriculture, Markets and Food |
| P.O. Box 2042 |
| Concord, NH 03302-2042 |
| 603-271-2404 (Office) |
| 603-271-1109 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: scrawford@agr.state.nh.us |
| Website: www.agriculture.nh.gov |
|
| New Jersey |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must contain breed, registration number (if any), tattoo number (if any), sex, age, colors,
markings of each equine.
: Must be within 30 days prior.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain test lab, test date, results.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam. |
|
| New Mexico |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Depends |
|
CVI requirements: Must contain breed, registration number (if any), tattoo number (if any), sex, age, colors,
markings, brands, and another form of permanent identificationincluding microchips of each equine.
: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Temperature of Equine must be recorded on the CVI.
: Must report a negative C-ELISA test for Theileria (Babesia) equi within 12 months prior.
(equine staying no longer than 4 days are exempt for T.Equi (B. equi) testing.
: All racing horses, regardless of state of origin, MUST have a negative C-ELISA
test for T. equi (B. equi) before they may race or train on any sanctioned New
Mexico race track.
:
Any horse entering New Mexico from Texas to be moved through any New Mexico livestock market
must have a negative C-ELISA test for T. equi (B. equi) within 12 months prior to entry.
: CVI must state "The animals listed on this CVI are not displaying signs of equine piroplasmosis
nor any other communicable disease. None of the animals listed on this CVI have been in a
Texas county, that has confirmed cases of equine piroplasmosis, during the last 21 days.
All animals on this CVI were inspected for ticks, including ear ticks, and treated for ticks if necessary,
at the time of the inspection."
Proof of Ownership requirements: Must carry bill of sale/registration papers, brand inspection form.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain test lab, test date, results and accession number.
: entry permit required if lab results are pending.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
Equine Piroplasmosis: Equine originating from Kleberg, Kenedy, Brooks, Jim Wells, Nueces and
Willacy Counties, Texas or any other county in Texas that has confirmed cases of equine
piroplasmosis, will not be allowed to enter New Mexico.
Equine Piroplasmosis: no horse shall be allowed entry onto a racetrack without verification that the required
testing has been completed, and equine has tested negative for EP. |
| Dr. Dave E Fly, State Veterinarian |
| New Mexico Livestock Board |
| 300 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite 1000 |
| Albuquerque, NM 87108-1500 |
| 505-841-6163 (Office) |
| 505-841-6160 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: dave.fly@state.nm.us |
| Website: www.nmlbonline.com/ |
|
| New York |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior,
: Must contain Veterinarian signature.
: Must contain names and addresses of owners/trainers/consignee and destination in New York.
: Must contain date of examination, number of equine, location of examination, identification of each horse
including names, registration number, tattoo, breed, sex, age, color, markings.
EIA requirement: CVI must contain test lab, test date, lab accession number, results, and signed by
Director of test lab or State Veterinarian of the state of origin.
Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis requirements: Equine originating in a state/country where the disease
is known to exist, or has been in a state adjoining the state where the disease is known to exist, shall not
be transported/harbored into the state of New York unless the equine has been vaccinated to prevent
said disease at lest 14 days prior to entry.
Other Importation requirements: No equine shall be brought into New York from the states of Connecticut,
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont unless the custodian of the equine has
in their possession at the time of entry a CVI that states: (1) the equine has not been exposed to Equine
Viral Arteritis and/or has been vaccinated against Equine Viral Arteritis and (2) has not been exposed
either directly or indirectly to equine infectious diseases in the foregoing states. |
| Dr. David Smith, Acting State Veterinarian |
| Division of Animal Industry |
| Department on Agriculture and Markets |
| 10B Airline Dr |
| Albany, NY 12235 |
| 518-457-3502 (Office) |
| 518-485-7773 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: david.smith@agmkt.state.ny.us |
| Website: www.agmkt.state.ny.us |
|
| North Carolina |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
Yes |
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Must have an accurate description of the equine and certify that they are free from any evidence of an
infectious or transmissible disease and have not been exposed to any infectious or transmissible disease.
CVI exempt: equine entering the state temporarily for exhibition.
|
| Dr. David T Marshall, State Veterinarian and Director of Diagnostic Laboratories |
| Veterinarian Division |
| North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
| 1030 Mail Service Center |
| Raleigh, NC 27699-1030 |
| 919-733-7601 (Office) |
| 919-733-6431 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: david.marshall@ncagr.gov |
| Website: www.agr.state.nc.us/vet |
|
| North Dakota |
No |
Within 12 months prior |
Depends |
|
EIA exempt: Equine originating from South Dakota.
CVI exempt: Equine entering the state for less than 7 days (with neg. EIA test accompanying the equine).
Vesicular Stomatitis requirements: Equine from states with confirmed case, must have pre-entry permit which is
listed on CVI and states equine has originated from premise under quarantine or a premise which has
tested positive within 30 days prior, and states equine shows no symptoms.
: For equine originating from a location within a 10 mile radius of infected area/premises, CVI must
include statement above as well as exam.
: CVI must be within 24 hours. |
| Dr. Susan J Keller, State Veterinarian |
| North Dakota State board of Animal Health |
| North Dakota Department of Agriculture |
| 600 E Boulevard Avenue, Dept 602 |
| Bismarck, ND 58505-0020 |
| 701-328-2657 (Office) |
| 701-328-4567 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: skeller@nd.gov |
| Website: www.state.nd.us |
|
| Ohio |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must contain statement that equine is free of infectious/contagious/communicable disease
or known exposure to, plus a rectal temp.
: Upon Request responsible person for equine must provide chronological list of dates, places, events each
equine has attended within 30 days prior.
EIA exempt: Equine under 12 mo. of age.
Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis requirements: All equine where the existence of the disease has been
confirmed within the preceding 12 months have to be vaccinated not less than 14 days prior and no more
than 12 months preceding the date of importation.
: Equine shall be subject to inspection.
|
| Dr. Tony M Forshey |
| Division of Animal Industry |
| Ohio Department of Agriculture |
| 8995 E Main Street, Bldg 6 |
| Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 |
| 614-728-6220 (Office) |
| 614-728-6310 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: tforshey@agri.ohio.gov |
| Website: www.ohioagriculture.gov |
|
| Oklahoma |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Depends |
|
CVI must be within 30 days prior.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, test date, lab accession number.
EIA exempt: Foals traveling with EIA neg. dam.
Piroplasmosis requirements: Equines originating from any premise under quarantine for Equine Piroplasmosis
will not be accepted into the state.
: Negative CELISA test within 14 days prior.
: Must carry original copy of test or NVSL accesion number.
: CVI must state: "I have inspected these animals, they do not originate from an Equine Piroplamosis
quarantined area, do not display clinical signs of Equine Piroplasmosis, were inspected for ticks,
including ear ticks, and were treated for ticks at the time of the inspection."
: Must include complete information on origin and destination of equine and the veterinarian.
Equine Piroplasmosis: no horse shall be allowed entry onto a racetrack without verification that the required
testing has been completed, and equine has tested negative for EP.
|
| Dr. Becky Brewer-Walker, Director and State Veterinarian |
| Oklahoma Animal Industry Services Division |
| 2800 N Lincoln Boulevard |
| PO Box 528804 |
| Oklahoma City, OK 73152 |
| 405-522-6131 (Office) |
| 405-522-0756 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: becky.brewer@oda.state.ok.us |
| Website: www.oda.state.ok.us |
|
| Oregon |
Yes |
Within 6 months prior |
Yes |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
: All Washington-resident equine.
Piroplasmosis requirements: Equine from Texas are required to be tested and found negative within 30 days
prior to entry.
: A copy of the test must accompany equine.
: CVI must contain date of test, laboratory, accession number,and result.
Entry Permit: Must contain identification for each equine on CVI, Complete name, address and contact number
of the consignor, consignee and accredited veterinarian, physical addresses and county name of the
Texas origin and the physical Oregon destination, date sample collected, result date reported, and
laboratory accession number of the EP testing, Texas certificate of Veterinary Inspection Number.
|
|
| Pennsylvania |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Must contain the product used for any vaccinations administered.
EIA Requirements: CVI must contain test date, results.
: Must include accurate description of equine such as tattoos, distinctive marks; solid color animals must be
identified by some method of unique identification such as lip tattoo, brand, or at least 2 distinctive
markings such as whirls.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
Rabies requirement: Not required but highly recommended.
|
| Dr. Craig Shultz, State Veterinarian |
| Bureau of Animal Health and diagnostic Services |
| Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture |
| 2301 N Cameron Street |
| Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408 |
| 717-772-2852 (Office) |
| 717-787-1868 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: crashultz@state.pa.us |
| Website: www.agriculture.state.pa.us/ |
|
| Rode Island |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: within 30 days prior.
: Must state that equine have been inspected and foundfree of signs of contagious, infectious, or
communicable disease.
: Each equine must be individually identified.
: Must contain the date for all required tests and vaccinations including date, results, and the name
and address fo the laboratory.
: Have complete name and address of consignor and consignee.
: Have signature of the inspecting veterinarian as well as that of the offical having jurisdiction over
the disease of equine in the state of origin.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, test date, lab accession number, results.
Rabies requirement: All equine over 3 mo. of age must have proof of rabies vaccination within 12 mo. Prior
but not less than 3 mo. Prior.
: Foals under 6 mo. with initial vaccination are exempt from 30 day waiting period.
|
| Scott Marshall, DVM, Public Health Veterinarian |
| Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management |
| Division of Agriculture/Animal Health |
| 235 Promenade Street, Room 370 |
| Providence, RI 02908-5767 |
| 401-222-2781 ext. 4503 (Office) |
| 401-222-6047 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: Scott.marshall@dem.ri.gov |
| Website: www.dem.ri.gov |
|
| South Carolina |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, test date, lab accession number, results.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam. |
| Boyd H Parr, DVM, State Veterinarian and Director |
| Clemson University Livestock - Poultry |
| Health Division |
| P.O. Box 102406 |
| Columbia, SC 29224-2406 |
| 803-788-2260 (Office) |
| 803-788-8058 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: bparr@clemson.edu |
| Website: http://agriculture.sc.gov/ |
|
| South Dakota |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
EIA requirements: Foals traveling without dam, regardless of age, must have neg. EIA.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
: Equine from North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana.
|
|
| Tennessee |
Yes |
Within 6 months prior |
No |
Yes |
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Must contain name and address of consignor and consignee; accurate description of individual
equine; including age, sex, breed, tags, tattoos, and/or brands; dates and results of required tests
and dates of pertinent vaccinations.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam. |
|
| Texas |
Yes |
Within 6 months prior |
No |
Yes |
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, results.
EIA exempt: Equine consigned directly to a veterinary hospital/clinic for medical treatment must be
accompanied by a permit number and must be returned immediately to state of origin following
release of treatment.
: Nursing foals with EIA neg. dam.
Fever Ticks and Scabies: Equine must meet the same requirements as for cattle entering the state.
Stallions: Owners of EVA carrier stallions must notify receiver of stallion in writing, prior to
shipment into state, that stallion is an EVA carrier.
CVI requirements: Must be within 45 days prior.
Equine Viral Arteritis requirements: EVA carrier stallion must be accompanied by a CVI on which the carrier
status of the stallion is noted.
Equine Piroplasmosis: no horse shall be allowed entry onto a racetrack without verification that the required
testing has been completed, and equine has tested negative for EP. |
|
| Utah |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Yes |
|
Stallions with EVA must obtain prior import permit and be handled only on an Approved Facility.
CVI requirements: Must contain date of examination and statement saying that equine was found free of
symptoms of any infectious/communicable disease.
Proof of Ownership requirements: Must carry bill of sale/registration papers, brand inspection form
(required even if equine is not branded).
|
| Dr. Bruce L King, State Veterinarian |
| Utah Department of Agriculture and Food |
| P.O. Box 146500 |
| Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6500 |
| 801-538-7162 (Office) |
| 801-538-7169 (Fax) |
| Email: bking@utah.gov |
| Website: www.ag.utah.gov |
|
| Vermont |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Depends |
|
CVI requirement: CVI must be 30 days prior.
: Must contain address of consignor and consignee; origin and destination, identification of
each equine by registration number, microchip, or official tattoo, listing of breed, sex, age, and other
pertinent to each equine's identity, dates and results of all tests required, date of examination,
signature of accredited veterinarian.
EIA requirements: CVI must contain testing lab, test date.
Vesicular Stomatitis: Equine originating from a state with a case positive premises within 30 days or from a state
adjacent to a state with a case positive premises within the previous 30 days must have the following
information on the CVI:
(1) The equine listed on this certificate has not been on a case positive premises during the
previous 30 days.
(2) The equine showed no clinical signs of Vesicular Stomatitis at the time of examination.
(3) The equine has not been knowingly exposed to Vesicular Stomatitis.
|
|
| Virginia |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Depends |
Yes |
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Must contain names and addresses of the consignor and consignee, destination of equine, indicate
health status of equine including date and results of all required tests.
: Must contain accurate description of each equine.
Equine Metritis requirements: Any Equine that either originates in or has passed through a country where the
disease is known to exist, may not enter the state unless by special permit issued by State Veterinarian.
: Equine with entry permit will be placed under quarantine until State Veterinarian is satisfied that they
pose no danger to the state's equine population.
Vesicular Stomatitis requirements: Equine originating from any state where Vesicular Stomatitis has be
diagnosed must be examined by a Veterinarian to determine that they are free form signs of VS within
5 days prior to arrival.
: CVI must state the veterinarian has examined the equine and found them to be free from signs of VS and
that the Veterinarian has received a veterinary history for the past 30 days indicating that the animals have
not been exposed to VS or located within an area where VS has been diagnose. |
| Dr. Richard Wilkes, State Veterinarian and Director |
| Division of Animal and Food Industry Services |
| Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
| PO Box 1163 |
| Oliver W Hill Building, Rm 165 |
| Richmond, VA 23218 |
| 804-692-0601 (Office) |
| 804-371-2380 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: richard.wilkes@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Website: www.vdacs.virginia.gov |
|
| Washington |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
Depends |
|
EVA requirements: All equine vaccinated for EVA must have vaccination certificate.
: Equine positive for EVA must have an application and entry permit.
: EVA vaccinated equine that test antibody positive must state on CVI prevaccination negative antibody
blood test, vaccination within 10 days prior to prevaccination blood test, identification
(photo/drawing of both sides, brand, microchip, lip tattoo), that consignee has been advised of
positive results and associated risks.
: EVA positive equine must state on CVI.
: Stallions over 6 mo. must test neg. . within 30 days prior.
CVI requirements: Equine from Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado,
New Mexico entering for shows, rides, other events with CVI can not exceed 90 days.
: An itinerary of interstate travel must be filed with the department within fourteen days of the expiration
of the movement permit.
: Must contain physical addrsees of origin and destination, date of inspection, name and addresses
of consignor and consignee, certification that the animals are free from clinical signs or known
esposure to any infectious/communicable disease, test or vacination status, description of each
equine including breed, age, sex, color, tag, tattoo, microchip, and brands.
CVI exempt: Equine from Oregon, Idaho with owners traveling in private conveyance for round-trip visits of not
more than 4 days four purposes other than breeding.
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with neg. dam.
: Equine from Oregon.
Piroplasmosis: Equine who have ever tested positive are not allowed within state boarders.
: Equine originating from a state where (No Suggestions) in endemic must test negative within 30 days
prior and be quarantined upon arrival and retested within 60-90 days, if post-arrival test is positive
equine is not permitted to remain in state.
|
| Dr. Leonard Eldridge, State Veterinarian |
| Animal Services Division |
| Washington State Department of Agriculture |
| P.O. Box 42560 |
| Olympia, WA 98504-2577 |
| 360-902-1881 (Office) |
| 360-902-2087 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: ledridge@agr.wa.gov |
| Website: http://agr.wa.gov/Portals/An/ |
|
| West Virginia |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
No |
|
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior.
: Equine must be uniquely identified
|
| Gary O Kinder, Director/State Veterinarian |
| West Virginia Department of Agriculture |
| 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East |
| Charleston, WV 25305-0172 |
| 304-558-2214 (Office) |
| 304-558-2231 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: gkinder@aq.state.wv.us |
| Website: www.wvagriculture.org |
|
| Wisconsin |
Yes |
Within Calendar Year |
Depends |
|
CVI requirements: Must include individual identification, breed registration lip tattoo number, microchip with
a reader accompanying the animal, written or graphic description of equine.
: Written description of animal's movements.
: Statement that the Vesicular Stomatitis requirements are meet (if from a VS positive region).
Import permits needed for : Equine in circus, rodeo, any multiple species exhibit/competition.
: Equine from regions that currently have Vesicular Stomatitis quarantined premises.
Vesicular Stomatitis: CVI must state equine free of evidence of VS, within 30 days prior the equine have not
been within 10 mile radius of any premises where VS has been diagnosed within 60 days prior, the
equine has not been exposed to any animal that has been vaccinated for VS within 30 days prior.
: CVI must include statement
- The certifying veterinarian has examined the animals and found them
free of evidence of Vesicular Stomatitis.
- During the 30 day before shipping, the animals haven't been within 10 miles of any premises where
Vesicular Stomatitis had been diagnosed within 60 days. (60 days counted back from date animal was
within 10 mile radius of disease, not shipment date).
- Equine was not exposed to any animal that has been vaccinated for Vesicular Stomatitis
within last 30 days. .
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with neg. dam |
| Dr. Robert G Ehlenfeldt, State Veterinarian |
| division of Animal Health |
| Department of Agriculture |
| Trade and Consumer Protection |
| P.O. Box 8911 |
| Madison, WI 53708-8911 |
| 608-224-4880 (Office) |
| 608-224-4871 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: robert.ehlenfeldt@wisconsin.gov |
| Website: www.datcp.state.wi.us |
|
| Wyoming |
Yes |
Within 12 months prior |
|
|
EIA exempt: Nursing foals with neg. dam.
CVI requirements: Must be within 30 days prior. |
| Dr. Jim Logan, State Veterinarian |
| Wyoming Livestock Board |
| 610 Fairgrounds Rd |
| Riverton, WY 82501 |
| 307-857-4140 (Office) |
| 307-777-6561 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: jlogan@state.wy.us |
| Website: www.state.wy.us |
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