Movement Regulations when moving Horse from California to Nevada

Please read the regulations listed below:

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS FOR THIS MOVE

1. Official identification required.

2. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued by an accredited veterinarian 30 days or less prior to entry, identification need not be recorded.

3. A copy of proof of ownership (brand inspection certificate, bill of sale, registration papers) must be attached to the CVI.

4. Negative Equine infectious anemia test (Coggins), ELISA or AGID, within 12 months of entry. Test result and date of test must be recorded on the CVI.

Official identification for horses:

1. A description sufficient to identify the individual equine including, but not limited to, name, age, breed, color, gender, distinctive markings, and unique and permanent forms of identification when present (e.g., brands, tattoos, scars, cowlicks, blemishes or biometric measurements). When the identity of the equine is in question at the receiving destination, the State or Tribal animal health official in the State or Tribe of destination or USDA APHIS representative may determine if the description provided is sufficient; OR

2. Digital photographs sufficient to identify the individual equine; OR

3. Electronic identification that complies with ISO 11784/11785; OR

4. Non-ISO electronic identification injected to the equine on or before March 11, 2014.

For more information visit the Nevada Office of Animal Industries.