The Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now offering laminated cards, containing digital pictures of the horse, as a voluntary alternative to the current paper EIA test document (VS Form 10-11) and the Equine Event Extension. There are two types of cards available:
1. The Negative EIA Test Verification Card will be accepted as proof of a negative EIA test within the state of Florida. The card has the same expiration date as the VS form 10-11 (coggins form). This card is not valid for change of ownership, only the original VS form 10-11 or certified lab copy of the VS form 10-11 (coggins form) can be used for this purpose. 2. The Equine Interstate Passport Card will be accepted by participating states as proof of a negative EIA test and an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection within the previous six months, for interstate movement to equine events. This card is intended for the owner who frequents equine events in participating states. When traveling the OCVI and EIA do not need to accompany the Passport Card as it contains the OCVI, EIA, owner and veterinarian information. This card is not valid for change of ownership, only the original VS form 10-11 or certified lab copy of the VS form 10-11 can be used for this purpose.
The Equine Event Extension is a paper document which has been used in the past, and will still be offered by the State of Florida. The Event Extension, like the Passport Card, acts as an extension of the OCVI from 30 days to 6 months. For interstate travel, using the Equine Event Extension, the OCVI, current EIA and Event Extension document must be carried.
The states currently honoring the Florida Equine Passport Card and the Equine Event Extensions are: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
The fees for the Equine Event Extension, Negative EIA Test Verification Cards and the Equine Interstate Passport Cards will be funded by a grant from the Division of Animal Industry through June 30, 2005. As of July 1, 2005 the Division of Animal Industry will begin charging a fee of $10 for each Equine Event Extension application and $5 for each additional animal included on the same application. The Negative EIA Test Verification Card will be $5 per application and the Equine Interstate Passport Card will carry a fee of $15 for the first horse on the application and $5 for each additional animal listed on the same application.
Requests for applications or questions about the Equine Cards can be made through our Bartow office by contacting Dr. John Irby, Bob Crawford Building, 605 E. Main St., Bartow 33830, (863)519-8507 or by contacting the Tallahassee office at, 407 South Calhoun Street, Room 331 Mayo Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800, (850)410-0900 or by e-mailing to ecards@doacs.state.fl.us. Applications can be requested and digital images taken by individuals or veterinarians. The digital pictures required for the equine cards are the entire left side, entire right side and front view of the entire head. Each view should have approximately 10% background bordering all 4 sides of the image. The pictures can be submitted on a CD to our Bartow office with a completed application.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now participating in the USDA sponsored National Animal Identification System (NAIS). As of July 1, 2005, anyone requesting a Florida Equine Card will be required to register the location where their horse resides. For more information on the National Animal Identification System you may log on to www.usda.gov/nais. If you have questions regarding the NAIS please email the Department at animalid@doacs.state.fl.us.
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Legislation Details
'A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. '
: 109
State: Federal
Chamber: Senate
Bill Number: S. 1915
Sponsor: Sen. John Ensign (R-NV)
Last Sponsor Date: Feb. 09, 2006
Official Title as Introduced: 'A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. '