*Please note: Each country will vary with specific regulations – the requirements listed below are for all horses destined to the European Union from the United States. The member states of the European Union are as follows:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
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Germany
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
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Poland
Portugal
Republic of Ireland
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
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PERMANENT HEALTH STATUS
In order to prepare a horse for export under the permanent health status, the following is required:
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A minimum of Thirty (30) day isolation, under the supervision of the USDA in the state of isolation.
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Vaccination against Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis within six (6) months or at least thirty (30) days prior to export.
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Subjected to a negative coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia within thirty (30) days of export.
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In the case of an uncastrated male, a blood (or virus isolation test on a semen sample) test for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) needs to be taken with a negative result within twenty-one (21) days of export.
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TEMPORARY HEALTH STATUS
In order to prepare a horse for export under the temporary health status, the following is required:
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Vaccination against Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis within six months or at least thirty (30) days prior to export.
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A coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia with a negative result within 90 days of export.
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Tested for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) within 21 days of export with negative result.
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