National Farm and Facility Level Biosecurity User Guide for the Equine Sector
Annex 9: Incoming horse protocol and checklist
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Ensure your farm or facility has sufficient space to accommodate additional horses | ||
Establish separation area for incoming horses that prevents direct nose-to-nose contact between horses.
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Dedicate equipment for use with separated horses; or Clean and disinfect equipment before and after use with separated horses. |
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Restrict access to separated horses and post biosecurity signage. | ||
If purchasing horses:
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Ensure horses are identifiable – Record distinct markings, tattoos, brand, or microchip. | ||
Request proof of veterinary clinical physical exam with negative findings for infectious diseases within previous 7 () days. | ||
Request and review vaccination and deworming history. | ||
Obtain proof of EIA test with negative results within past () months.
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Requirement | OR | Requirement | Notes | Completed |
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Horses vaccinated prior to arrival within the past () months against:
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OR | Horses vaccinated on arrival against:
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Prior Or On | |
Horses vaccinated prior to arrival within the past () months against:
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OR | Horses vaccinated on arrival against:
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Prior Or On |
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Conduct fecal egg count and deworm horses as appropriate. | ||
Request and review medical records. | ||
Separate incoming horses for:
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Monitor the health of new horses daily, including rectal temperature and record results in a medical record. | ||
If signs of sickness are observed in new horses, ensure clothing and footwear is changed and hands are washed after contact with horse. Conduct a horse health check and contact your veterinarian to establish a diagnosis. | ||
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