Export

Coggins testing: Our staff is happy to provide you with the services for testing your horse(s) for equine infectious anemia (EIA) prior to exporting for permanent or temporary purposes. 

What is EIA?

EIA, commonly known as "swamp fever," poses a serious threat to horses. It is caused by a retrovirus that can lead to serious illness or death. The virus can be easily transmitted from one horse to another through the bite of blood-feeding flies, such as horseflies and deerflies. This means that even horses showing no signs of illness can spread the virus to others, leading to outbreaks that can devastate entire stables or herds.

A horse infected with EIA remains a carrier for life, even if they show no symptoms. The EIA virus can flare up at any time, especially when a horse is under stress, further complicating their health and increasing the risk of transmission to others. Since there is no cure or vaccine for EIA, understanding and preventing the disease through regular testing is essential.

For more information on Coggins Testing Visit: Coggins Test for Horses – Detecting Equine Infectious Anemia | Mad Barn

A health Certificate must accompany any horse that is crossing into the USA for permanent export. This Certificate provides a detailed description of the horse and is signed by both your veterinarian and a veterinarian from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).