New Mexico Livestock Board

Office of the State Veterinarian

300 San Mateo NE, Suite 1000

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108

(505) 841-6161

June 2009

TRAVELING WITH YOUR HORSE IN NEW MEXICO

New Mexico offers a variety of equine events and trail rides. In order to insure a safe and enjoyable outing please be aware of the following guidelines.

Currently, New Mexico has one premise under quarantine for Vesicular Stomatitis (VS). The positive VS case was confirmed in a horse. This will impact travel and exhibition in New Mexico to some extent.

Presently, there are no travel restrictions in place; however this may change in the near future. Many states require further examination prior to returning to state of origin. A new Certificate of Veterinary inspection (CVI) may have to be issued by a New Mexico veterinarian prior to leaving New Mexico.

INTERSTATE TRAVEL (OUT OF STATE):

1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) no older than 30 days or as required by the state of destination.
2. Animals being transported to other states may be subject to additional import regulations and testing imposed by the state of destination. It is extremely important that the state of destination is contracted IN ADVANCE for their current import requirements.
3. The following statement will be required on all New Mexico origin Certificate of Veterinary Inspections (CVI) where applicable:

        “The animals represented on this CVI (health certificate) have not originated from a      

         premises or area under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis (VS), or a premises on

         which VS has been diagnosed in the past 21 days. I have examined the animals and

         have found no clinical signs of VS.”

   4.  Negative “Coggins” test (for EIA) within past twelve months.

   5.  Proof of ownership: bill of sale, registration papers.

   6.  All equid animals residing in New Mexico over 30 days require a brand inspection.

INTRASTATE TRAVEL (WITHIN NEW MEXICO):

1. Proof of ownership: bill of sale, registration papers (within district).
2. Brand inspection ‘Form 1’ or permanent hauling papers (1h).
3. For events and exhibitions a negative “Coggins” test (for EIA) within past twelve months.

RECOMMENDED: ANNUAL VACCINATIONS

1. West Nile and encephalitic viruses.
2. Respiratory diseases: Rhinopneumonitis and equine influenza.
3. Strep. equi, “strangles” is present in many areas.
4. Rabies is recommended for many areas within the state of New Mexico.

Contact a veterinarian in the area that you plan to take your horse to obtain specific recommendations.