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Equine Medicine – reliable sites:
- American Association of Equine Practitioners – Owner Information
- The Horse – membership is free & will allow you unlimited access to articles
- Safer Grass
- Equus Magazine
Health Certificates
A Health Certificate is also called a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). If your horse is crossing state lines, it is legally required to have this certificate. The goal of the CVI is to decrease the transmission of contagious diseases and to help epidemiologists identify at-risk populations if a disease outbreak takes place. In order to issue a health certificate, your veterinarian must examine your animal and verify that the horse has a current negative Coggins test. Generally, a CVI is valid for 30 days. Each state has specific requirements for horses entering their states, so please consult the linked site in advance of your trip.
Please note, health certificates are required for horses traveling to Canada or Europe. Please call our office several weeks in advance if you are planning on traveling internationally so we can get this lengthy process underway.
Global Vet Link – Print out your Coggins Tests & Health Certificates
- Instructions on setting up an owner account
- www.myvetlink.com
Veterinary Organizations:
- American Association of Equine Practitioners
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
- Vermont Animal Cruelty Task Force
International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA)
United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)
- 2015 Drugs & Medications Guidelines (pdf)
- 2015 Medication Report Form
Referral Services:
- Cornell University Hospital for Animals
- Tufts University Hospital for Large Animals
- New England Equine Medical & Surgical Center
- Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Saratoga (formerly Saratoga Equine)
- Rhinebeck Equine