Equine piroplasmosis

Article 12.7.1.

General provisions

Standards for diagnostic tests are described in the Terrestrial Manual.

Article 12.7.2.

Recommendations for the importation of equines

Veterinary Authorities of importing countries should require the presentation of an international veterinary certificate attesting that the animals:

1. showed no clinical sign of equine piroplasmosis on the day of shipment;

2. were subjected to diagnostic tests for equine piroplasmosis (Theileriaequi and Babesia caballi) with negative results during the 30 days prior to shipment;

3. were maintained free from ticks, by preventive treatment when necessary, during the 30 days prior to shipment.

Article 12.7.3.

Recommendations for the importation of competition horses on a temporary basis

Veterinary Authorities of importing countries should consider the possibility of importing competition horses on a temporary basis and which are positive to the testing procedure referred to in point 2) of Article 12.7.2. under the following safeguards:

1. the horses are accompanied by a passport in accordance with the model contained in Chapter 5.12.;

2. the Veterinary Authorities of importing countries require the presentation of an international veterinary certificate attesting that the animals:

   1. showed no clinical sign of equine piroplasmosis on the day of shipment;

   2. were treated against ticks within the seven days prior to shipment;

3. the horses are kept in an area where necessary precautions are taken to control ticks and that is under the direct supervision of the Veterinary Authority;

4. the horses are regularly examined for the presence of ticks under the direct supervision of the Veterinary Authority.

nb: first adopted in 1982; most recent update adopted in 2007.