On Sept. 17, the Wyoming Livestock board has quarantined an additional 5 premises (for a total of 12 premises), which include 58 horses as a result exposure to a horse originating in Colorado that was positive to Equine Infectious Anemia. The horses are located in Laramie, Albany, Sweetwater, Lincoln, Teton, Park, Fremont, and Natrona Counties.
Regardless of good intentions and reported misleading advice by the seller, the majority these horses exposed at the Colorado facility were imported illegally to Wyoming. It is important that all horse and other livestock owners are aware that the Wyoming Livestock Board (and all other states) have import requirements for animals entering the state. There are also federal requirement for animals traveling interstate. For horses entering Wyoming, a negative Coggins test within 12 months and a health certificate with the origin and destination noted issued by an accredited veterinarian within thirty days is required.
To find out what health requirements must be met when shipping livestock interstate: ALL state requirements are provided at www.interstatelivestock.com. For brand requirements, the state Brand agency should be contacted directly. In Wyoming brand inspections are required at change of ownership and to move all horses, sheep and cattle from county to county and when leaving the state. More information can be obtained by calling 307-777-7515.
Additional information about Equine Infectious Anemia is available at the EDCC website www.equinediseasecc.org by clicking on “Disease Information” in the menu bar.
