Import Regulations for Horses: Pre-Export Examination Rule Changes
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This rule removes the requirement for a pre-export examination of horses within 48 hours before departure, endorsed by a veterinary officer. The change aims to improve flexibility and logistics for importers while still maintaining existing health checks at U.S. ports of entry. Existing quarantine and inspection procedures remain unchanged, continuing to protect against disease at the borders.
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Key Changes
- Removal of 48-hour pre-export examination requirement for imported horses.
- Pre-export documentation no longer needs endorsement by a veterinary officer.
- Existing health checks and quarantine at U.S. entry ports remain unchanged.
Obligations
What this law requires
Remove the requirement for documentation of pre-export examination of horses within 48 hours before departure endorsed by a salaried veterinary medical officer
Maintain mandatory inspection at U.S. port of entry to certify horses are free of communicable disease or exposure thereto before allowing entry
Maintain quarantine of horses at port of entry until negative test results are obtained and port veterinarian certifies horses are free from clinical evidence of disease
Maintain mandatory inspection on premises of origin certifying horses are free of evidence of communicable disease and exposure to disease during the 60 days preceding exportation per 9 CFR 93.314(a)
Keep in place all existing health certificate requirements in 9 CFR 93.314 to confirm legitimacy of health certificates