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Important Alert: U.S. Department of Agriculture Adopts Animal Disease Traceability Program
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On January 9, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture adopted the Animal Disease Traceability Program (ADTP). It takes effect 3/11/2013 and impacts the equine industry.

Purpose

The ADTP allows horses to be traced in the event of a disease outbreak.

How it Affects You

Before you transport a horse interstate (i.e., across state lines), you will be required to do two things:

  1. You will be required to officially identify your horses. The ADTP rules explains how.
  2. You will need an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (or other similar document that is valid in your state) from a veterinarian and you must forward a copy within 7 days to the state health official in the state of the certificate's origin. In the future, individual states might require additional documentation.

We encourage you to visit the American Horse Council's website here

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