Dear AHA Exhibitor:

As Youth Nationals, held in Albuquerque, N.M., fast approaches, you may have heard of the official diagnosis of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in one horse and the resulting premise quarantine in New Mexico. AHA wants you to have all the facts available, including official state resources, so that you can make informed decisions concerning transportation of your horses in and out of the state of New Mexico. Presently there are no travel restrictions in place for New Mexico, but this could change. If restrictions are put in place we will contact you to share relevant procedures.

The official Youth Nationals Veterinarian, Greg Byrne, DVM, will be on site in Albuquerque, prepared to issue any papers needed to re-enter your state of origin.

Below are further details about traveling to and from New Mexico and within New Mexico. See details about your state's requirements and details about the disease itself by clicking here.

• Travel to and from New Mexico will be impacted to some extent. According to the New Mexico Livestock Board, the following is recommended for out of state travel.
  
  
  1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) no older than 30 days or as required by the state of destination.
     
     
  2. Animals being transported to other states may be subject to additional import regulations and testing imposed by the state of destination. It is extremely important that the state of destination is contacted IN ADVANCE for their current import requirements.
     
     
  3. The following statement will be required on all New Mexico origin Certificate of Veterinary Inspections (CVI) where applicable:
     
     "The animals represented on this CVI (health certificate) have not originated from a premises or area under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis (VS), or a premises on which VS has been diagnosed in the past 21 days. I have examined the animals and have found no clinical signs of VS."
     
     
  4. Negative "Coggins" test (for EIA) within past twelve months.
     
     
  5. Proof of ownership: bill of sale, registration papers.
     
     
  6. All equid animals residing in New Mexico over 30 days require a brand inspection.
  
  
• According to the New Mexico Livestock Board, the following is recommended for travel within New Mexico.
  
  
  1. Proof of ownership: bill of sale, registration papers (within district).
     
     
  2. Brand inspection 'Form 1' or permanent hauling papers (1h).
     
     
  3. For events and exhibitions a negative "Coggins" test (for EIA) within past twelve months.