1. Nation Equine Health Plan Working Group
Cliff Williamson, American Horse Council

2. Thank you for participating
Dee Ellis
Joe Fisch
Rachel Lacey
Duane Chappell
Peter Timoney
Courtney McCracken
Linda Mittel
Abby Sage
Chelsea Crawford
Karl H. Hoopes

3. Development of Chapter; Interstate Movement of Horses
Objective: To present guidelines and reference materials that facilitate public compliance with state and federal regulations, specifically regulations that pertain to the interstate movement of horses within the United States.

4. Interstate Movement of Horses
Testing and Vaccination Requirements: These state requirements are subject to periodic changes; therefore it is critical that veterinarians, transporters and horse owners review state requirements prior to departure.
Identification: Under USDA federal regulations, horses traveling outside their state of origin must be officially identified prior to transport. A variety of identification methods exist, as do several additional requirements for animals moved interstate for slaughter.

5. Interstate Movement of Horses
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection: When transporting horses across state borders, a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) is generally required by the authorities at the destination. Authorities may ask to see the documents. Without proper documentation, the destination authorities will determine what actions will be taken (refusing entry, imposing fines, requiring or extending quarantine, etc.).
Agricultural Inspection Stations: Agricultural inspection stations are established to prevent plant and animal pests and diseases from entering the state, protecting the state’s agriculture industry. The stations are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. States may periodically set up temporary road stop locations to check for compliance with their entry requirements. It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle, other than those exempted by the state’s statute, to pass any official agricultural inspection station without first stopping and submitting the vehicle for inspection. Not all states operate inspection stations.

6. Review of National Equine Health Plan
Establish a list of benefits, or downsides due to the lack of, the NEHP existing
Create a Glossary of Terms
Include a specific statement naming the target demographic for the NEHP.