KY Equine Travel Requirements

In State Travel

Horses being transported within the state of Kentucky require a current negative coggins test (within 12 months) and a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI), also known as a health certificate.  In state health certificates are valid for up to 12 months or until the coggins test expires.   EXCEPTION: horses travelling from farm to farm only or from the farm to the veterinarian only do NOT require a current negative coggins test nor a CVI.  For more information on travel requirements click here.

 

 

Horses Travelling Into Kentucky 

Horses being transported into or through the state of Kentucky must have a current negative coggins test (within 12 months) and a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI), also known as a health certificate.  Out of state health certificates are valid for up to 30 days and shall state the location of origination and final destination.  

 

Disease outbreaks in other states require additional testing, documents, and may cause equine travel restrictions.  For up to date information on current Kentucky travel restrictions visit http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/equine/index.htm.  

 

Horses travelling into Kentucky from out of Country need to follow USDA import procedures which can be found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/equine/equine_import_quarantine.shtml.

 

 

Equine Passport - Equine Interstate Event Permit

Horses may travel in, to and through Kentucky with a current equine passport (including negative coggins test within 6 months) from the following states: AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, VA, WV.  Click here for more information on Kentucky Equine Passports.

 

Every state has different requirements for inter-state horse transport.  When transporting horses to other states you should check with the office of the state veterinarian in the state of your destination to ensure you are appropriately prepared.