EQUINE

IMPORT REQUIREMENTS

ALL IMPORTS (EXCEPT AS INDICATED BELOW WITH KENTUCKY DEALERS AND RACETRACKS)

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•   Negative EIA (Coggins) test completed within 12 months
•   Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry including temperatures, tests, and all applicable information 
•   Must not originate from a quarantined premises

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FOR EQUINE PURCHASED BY A LICENSED KENTUCKY DEALER AT AN OUT-OF-STATE HORSE SALE

•   Import Permit shall be obtained from our office during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm) by calling:

502-573-0282.

•   Be accompanied by VS Form 10-11 or EIA test form verifying a negative equine infectious anemia (EIA) test within the last 12 months or shall be tested for EIA within two (2) weeks of entry.

•   Move directly to an approved Kentucky horse sale.

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RACETRACK (Please check with the tracks prior to shipping as requirements are adjusted as needed and may not be immediately posted on this web page.)

•   Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI): issued within 72 hours of entry
•   Negative EIA (Coggins): test within 12 months
•   EHV-1 vaccination: minimum of 14 days and no more than 120 days prior to entry.  Proof of vaccination (includes vaccine used/date) should be recorded on the CVI.