Permanent Health Status*
In order to prepare a horse for export under the permanent health status, the following is required:
- A minimum of thirty (30) day isolation, under the supervision of the USDA in the state of isolation.
- Vaccination against Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis within six (6) months or at least thirty (30) days prior to export.
- A negative Coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia within thirty (30) days of export.
- In the case of an uncastrated male, a blood (or virus isolation test on a semen sample) test for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) within twenty-one (21) days of export with a negative result.
Temporary Health Status*
In order to prepare a horse for export under the temporary health status, the following is required:
- Vaccination against Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis within six (6) months or at least thirty (30) days prior to export.
- A negative Coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia within ninety (90) days of export.
- Test for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) within twenty-one (21) days of export with negative result.
*Please note: Each country’s specific regulations will vary. The requirements listed above apply to all horses destined for the European Union from the United States. The member states of the European Union are as follows:
Member States of the European Union
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