Is a Coggins and health Certificate the same thing?
Coggins Test Also known as Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), a Health Certificate showing that your horse was examined by a licensed veterinarian prior to travel is required for interstate, and many times intrastate, travel.
Can any vet write a health certificate?
Health certificates are issued (completed, signed, and dated) by veterinarians who examine your pet and perform (or verify) all required testing, vaccinations, or treatments. If your destination country needs USDA APHIS to endorse the health certificate, then your pets veterinarian must be USDA-Accredited.
What states require a health certificate for horses?
The states that are currently participating in the EECVI program include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma,
How long does it take to get a health certificate for a horse?
To be sure that a horse is not infected with EIA, a simple blood test is performed. Our doctor will draw a blood sample and send it to the testing lab along with the required identification paperwork. The process takes 3-4 days to get results.