Florida Equine Athlete

Each individual state sets the health requirements which must be met by animals coming into their state. For example: horses transported across state lines into Texas require a current EIA test and a certificate of veterinary inspection completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian. This certificate is completed by a veterinarian at the origin of the shipment. State veterinarian’s determine the requirement for such entry. The major purpose is to safeguard the health of animal populations. These state requirements are subject to periodic changes; therfore, it is impossible to provide a current set of requirements of each of the states.

The voice Response Service (VRS) of the Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health is available to individuals wanting to know what health papers and tests are required to transport livestock to another state.

The VRS is a 24-hour, 365 days a year (including holidays) access system that allows users to retrieve informaiton. The retrieval system is accessed by simply dialing 1-800-545-8732 on a Touch tone phone. Once connection is made with the VRS, a simulated human voice announces a series of menus. The user can listen to emergency notices which may be in effect or select regulations pertinent to a specific state. For each specific state, that state veterinarian’s phone number is given, if additional information on current regulations or permits are needed. Additional menus provided by some states allow the user to select specific categories of important requirements. This system is very user friendly and offers everyone the opportunity to know ahead of time what tests are needed to transport animals, semen and embryos across state lines of purchase, breeding, or showing.

The following is a list of states with their phone number to get information on state requirements. The requirements for each state DO CHANGE throughout the year. So, it is a good idea to call each time you are traveling.

Alabama 334-240-7255 Oregon 503-986-4680

Alaska 907-745-3236 Pennsylvania 717-783-6677

Arizona 602-542-4293 Rhode Island 401-222-2781

Arkansas 501-225-5238 South Carolina 803-788-2260

California 916-654-0881 South Dakota 605-773-3321

Colorado 303-239-4161 Tennessee 615-837-5120

Connecticut 860-713-2505 Texas 512-719-0700

Delaware 302-739-4811 Utah 801-538-7160

Florida 850-410-0900 Vermont 802-828-2421

Georgia 404-656-3671 Virginia 804-786-2421

Hawaii 808-483-7111 Washington 360-902-1878

Idaho 208-332-8560 West Virginia 304-558-2214

Illinois 217-782-4944 Wisconsin 608-224-4872

Indiana 317-227-0300 Wyoming 307-777-7515

Iowa 515-281-5305

Kansas 785-296-2326

Kentucky 502-564-3956

Louisiana 225-925-3980

Maine 207-287-3701

Maryland 410-841-5810

Massachusetts 617-626-1700

Minnesota 651-296-2942

Michigan 517-373-1077

Mississippi 601-359-1170

Missouri 573-751-3377

Montana 406-444-2043

Nebraska 402-471-2351

Nevada 775-688-1180

New Hampshire 603-271-2404

New Jersey 609-292-3965

New Mexico 505-841-6161

New York 518-457-3502

North Carolina 919-733-7601

North Dakota 701-328-2655

Ohio 614-728-6220

Oklahoma 405-521-3891