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IMPORTING HORSES TO HAWAII

 

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.
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