South Carolina Regulationsregarding horse owners travelling with their horses to trail riding venues, horse shows, rodeos, and exhibitions, about the requirements for both in-state horses, as well as out-of-state horses.
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Regulations are intended to stem–or at least control–the spread of infectious disease among horses when traveling. Observe these regulations closely when you’re traveling or shipping your horses to ensure you are legal and doing your part in protecting the health of your own horses and those in the places you visit.
From the South Carolina Code of Regulations
SECTION 47-4-60. Certificate of veterinary inspection; requirement for out-of-state livestock or poultry; quarantine of uncertified animals; exceptions.
SECTION 47-13-1370
Federal regulations require that any time a horse crosses state lines, a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (aka Health Certificate) is required. This can be either a 30 day certificate or an Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI), which has a duration of 6 months.
In order to obtain an EECVI, your veterinarian is required to perform an initial physical exam, and if needed, perform a Coggins test. The veterinarian, through Globalvetlink, fills out the EECVI form, and that is emailed to the horse owner. Prior to travelling with their horse, the owner logs onto Globalvetlink, fills out the Horse Declaration Movement Permit (HDMP) with the destination address, owner address, horse description, and official identification (For SC, Official identification is either 3 digital photos or a microchip).
South Carolina accepts both hard copies and/or electronic copies of the Coggins, 30 day Health Certificate, and EECVI/HDMP.
Clemson Livestock Poultry Health (SC State Veterinarian’s Office) has 4 Livestock Inspectors (3 of which are Livestock Law Enforcement Officers) to cover the entire state. With resources stretched thin, it is impossible for every State Park, show, trail ride, rodeo, exhibition, or competition to be checked every time there is an event. This does not negate the responsibility of each horse owner to have the required travel documents on hand in the case that an inspector is present.
Below are links that might be important for horses owners in South Carolina and people travelling with their horses into South Carolina from out of state. If you have questions, you can go on the Clemson Livestock Poultry Health website, or Globalvetlink’s website.
Import Requirements for Horses coming into South Carolina:
https://www.clemson.edu/public/lph/ahp/import/equine.html
Coggins requirement for Horses in South Carolina:
https://www.clemson.edu/public/lph/ahp/reportable-diseases/livestock-disease/eia-coggins.html
EECVI link:
https://www.clemson.edu/public/lph/ahp/permits/eecvi.html
Sean Eastman, DVM
Director of Field Services
Animal Health Programs
Clemson Livestock Poultry Health
peastma@clemson.edu
803-231-9503
From the South Carolina Code of Regulations
SECTION 47-4-60. Certificate of veterinary inspection; requirement for out-of-state livestock or poultry; quarantine of uncertified animals; exceptions.
- Livestock or poultry entering this State must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection, unless otherwise indicated in this section.
- The certificate of veterinary inspection must include:
1.Complete names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the consignor and consignee;
- Complete description including age, sex, breed, and premise of origin;
- Permanent identification including, but not limited to, tag, tattoo, brand, leg band, registration name or number;
- Statement that the livestock or poultry has been examined and is free from the symptoms of an infectious, contagious, or communicable disease or exposure to it;
- Results of specific tests or requirements indicated in law or regulation;
- Signature of the certifying accredited veterinarian;
1. A certificate is valid for thirty days after the date of the inspection.
SECTION 47-13-1370
- All horses must be accompanied by written proof of an approved negative test for equine infectious anemia when entering any public assembly of horses. These public assemblies include, but are not limited to, shows, fairs, organized trail rides, rodeos, and other exhibitions, as well as organized sales. The owner, operator, or person in charge of these shows, fairs, organized trail rides, rodeo and other exhibitions, organized sales, and other public places where horses are assembled shall require that each animal be accompanied by an official certificate showing that it has been negative to an approved test for equine infectious anemia within the last 12 months.
- Horses which are permanently maintained at a public stable or other public facility must be tested for equine infectious anemia each twelve months.
Federal regulations require that any time a horse crosses state lines, a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (aka Health Certificate) is required. This can be either a 30 day certificate or an Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI), which has a duration of 6 months.
In order to obtain an EECVI, your veterinarian is required to perform an initial physical exam, and if needed, perform a Coggins test. The veterinarian, through Globalvetlink, fills out the EECVI form, and that is emailed to the horse owner. Prior to travelling with their horse, the owner logs onto Globalvetlink, fills out the Horse Declaration Movement Permit (HDMP) with the destination address, owner address, horse description, and official identification (For SC, Official identification is either 3 digital photos or a microchip).
South Carolina accepts both hard copies and/or electronic copies of the Coggins, 30 day Health Certificate, and EECVI/HDMP.
Clemson Livestock Poultry Health (SC State Veterinarian’s Office) has 4 Livestock Inspectors (3 of which are Livestock Law Enforcement Officers) to cover the entire state. With resources stretched thin, it is impossible for every State Park, show, trail ride, rodeo, exhibition, or competition to be checked every time there is an event. This does not negate the responsibility of each horse owner to have the required travel documents on hand in the case that an inspector is present.
Below are links that might be important for horses owners in South Carolina and people travelling with their horses into South Carolina from out of state. If you have questions, you can go on the Clemson Livestock Poultry Health website, or Globalvetlink’s website.
Import Requirements for Horses coming into South Carolina:
https://www.clemson.edu/public/lph/ahp/import/equine.html
Coggins requirement for Horses in South Carolina:
https://www.clemson.edu/public/lph/ahp/reportable-diseases/livestock-disease/eia-coggins.html
EECVI link:
https://www.clemson.edu/public/lph/ahp/permits/eecvi.html
Sean Eastman, DVM
Director of Field Services
Animal Health Programs
Clemson Livestock Poultry Health
peastma@clemson.edu
803-231-9503
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South Carolina Code of Laws Title 47 - Animals, Livestock and Poultry For more information
Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976 Annotated. Title 47. Animals, Livestock and Poultry. Chapter 1. Cruelty to Animals. Title 16. Crimes and Offenses. Chapter 15. Offenses Against Morality and Decency. For more information
Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976 Annotated. Title 47. Animals, Livestock and Poultry. Chapter 1. Cruelty to Animals. Title 16. Crimes and Offenses. Chapter 15. Offenses Against Morality and Decency. For more information
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