Action | Repeals the alternate testing requirements for horses assembled for sale or auction in Virginia |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 4/5/2010 |
I agree.
Coggins Testing should be required for horses exhibited at shows, fairs, or other exhibitions, or coming into contact with horses owned by others in Virginia.
All horses assembled at a show, fair, race meet, or other such function, or participating in any activity on properties where horses owned by two or more owners may come into contact with each other in Virginia, must be accompanied by a report of an official negative test for equine infectious anemia conducted within 12 months prior to such event or activity. The person in charge will ensure that a copy of the official negative test results accompanies each horse in the event or activity, and shall make such reports available for inspection by a representative of the State Veterinarian upon request. The person in charge shall exclude any horse which is not accompanied by a negative test report.