Information : United States of America

COUNTRY NAME: United States of America

PRODUCT:

• Breeding horses
• Geldings
• Racing horses

Requirements:

The animals must be properly identified, undergo a veterinary inspection, and be fit to travel.  The animals must also fulfil the criteria set out in the agreed health certificates for breeding horses, geldings and racing horses which have specific rules on the places of origin, history of the animals, specific tests and health status.

If you are considering exporting livestock/bloodstock (horses) to this market, you must fulfil certain animal health requirements that may include isolation, testing, vaccination and/or other specific sanitary conditions. 

You should make contact and agree arrangements with your local Regional Veterinary Office before you begin any preparations for export.

If you have any questions, please contact horseexports@agriculture.gov.ie.