Movement Regulations when moving Horse from Colorado to Arizona


Regulations were verified by Arizona on 09/13/2021
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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, with a detailed description recorded on or attached to the CVI. Photocopies of CVIs must have an original veterinarian signature.

  3. A negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is required within 12 months of entry and the results must be recorded on the health certificate, along with the testing laboratory, date of test, and laboratory accession number. EIA test pending horses may not enter Arizona. Either the AGID test or the ELISA test is acceptable.

  4. An Entry Permit Number is not required.

  5. Extended Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI) are valid for the life of the certificate (up to 6 months) in the State of Arizona. The equine listed on the EECVI shall be officially identified with a microchip and/or digital pictures of the left side, right side and front of the equine.

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 please visit the Arizona Animal Services Division

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