How do you do Coggins?

How do you do Coggins?

To perform a Coggins test, a licensed veterinarian must draw blood from your horse and send it to an accredited lab for analysis. The lab will conduct a test to detect the EIA antibody (a protein that allows the body to recognize the EIA virus; this will only be present if the horse has had the EIA virus).

How do you check a horse for Coggins?

Currently owners can access their Coggins and GoPass (electronic equine passport) certificates and log their GoPass itineraries. The addition of health certificate availability will come later in 2009. To learn more about GlobalVetLink’s electronic EIA and health certificates go to www.myvetlink.com.

How long is a Coggins test good for?

6 months
Coggins tests are good for 6 months. 5. In order to travel from state to state you must have in addition to the Coggins test a health certificate or horse passport (the type of document depends on where you will be traveling to). These documents are good for 30 days and 6 months respectively.

What are the symptoms of Coggins?

A Coggins Test Form This is a virus that can cause affected horses (or donkeys) to have fevers, anemia (low red blood cell count), edema (stocking up), or weight loss/muscle wasting. Some horses recover quickly from the symptoms, which may be nothing more than a fever for <24 hours.

Do foals need Coggins?

“Accurate testing allows timely identification of infected animals and removal of those animals from herds, potentially preventing the spread of the disease,” Walker said. In Louisiana, all horses are required to have a Coggins test performed annually. Foals must be tested no later than one year after being born.

Is a Coggins test required?

Keep in mind, too, that Coggins testing is required for more than just interstate travel or equestrian events. If you’re selling or buying a horse in most every state, a Coggins test must be conducted before the sale is completed. Some states also require documentation for certain types of intrastate travel.

How old does a horse have to be to get a Coggins test?

There is no age limit as to how old a horse must be to be tested, although most foals aren’t tested until six months of age. This is because at this age, most maternal antibodies have worn off and won’t interfere with testing the foal’s own blood.

Can you transport a horse without a Coggins?

If you are traveling with your horse, you should have a negative Coggins test in your vehicle. Commercial shippers also require a negative Coggins test before they will load your horse on the trailer.

Where can I get a new Coggins form?

At this time, only the VS10-11 forms, version date Feb 2018 or newer, and equivalent USDA-approved forms, can be used. Questions are best addressed by, and forms can be ordered through, your local APHIS-VS District office. You can also submit Coggins electronically through the USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services Process Streamline system online.

How to preview vs 10-11 Coggins form?

Select Show VS 10-11 to preview the form before submitting. You can’t make any changes to the forms once the lab receives the form on their end so it’s very important to check the form for accuracy now. At this point you can Void the form if needed or Save it if you want to come back to it later.

What happens when Coggins are entered in VSPs?

Once the lab has electronically ‘received’ the lab in VSPS you will only see a View option. The Status is Submitted when the lab has not yet entered results. When the lab has electronically received the coggins in VSPS and has entered results you can no longer make changes to the form.

Where do you enter the horse name on the Coggins form?

If the horse’s name is long, it may need to be entered in the ‘Other’ field for the entire name to show on the cogginsform. If you enter it in the ‘Other’ field make sure to type: Registered Name: (horses name)