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| The EIA virus (Equine Infectious Anemia) is spread from an infected equine to a 'clean' equine by blood-to-blood contact. Biting flies and reused needles can mechanically carry the disease from one horse to another. Unsterilized medical instruments or blood transfusions can also put equint at risk. | |||||||||
| Since September 1, 1999 - Texas Law has required that equine, including horses, donkeys, mules and asses, have a test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), also known as "Coggins" or "Swamp Fever" test - within 12 months prior to any change of ownership, whether through trade, gift, or sale through private treaty or at a market. The law only exempts zebras, nursing foals less than eight months of age that are changing ownership with their test-negative dams and equine sold to slaughter. | |||||||||
| Persons who sell equine and fail to comply with the law, passed as House Bill 1732 in the 76th Texas Legislature, commit a Class "C" misdemeanor. The 12 governor-appointed commissioners for the Texas Animal Health Commission, the state's livestock health regulatory agency, have adopted a regulation that mirrors the legislation. | |||||||||
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Also note that a negative EIA test within the previous 12 months is required for equine transported to events, races, trail rides, assemblies, or other gatherings.
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| If you have any additional questions on EIA, or the "Coggins Test", please feel free to contact the clinic by phone or E-Mail. | |||||||||
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