Horses and other equidae must meet the following requirements:

• Originate in an area or county in which equine encephalomyelitis has not occurred in the six month period prior to shipment.
• Vaccinated with a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service approved equine encephalomyelitis vaccine recommended in the area of origin, no less than 15 days before shipment.
• Sponged or sprayed with a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service approved pesticide within seven days.
• Include a Statement-Free of external parasites.
• Tested for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) by an USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service approved laboratory within 90 days of shipment.
• Importer required to have imported horse retested for EIA 45 - 60 days after entry