Coggins testing

The Coggins Test is a blood test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). This blood-borne disease has potentially fatal consequences, and can also chronically infect horses, making them permanently infectious to horses around them. There is no vaccine or treatment for EIA, and horses that harbor EIA must be quarantined away from other horses for their lifetime or euthanized if proper quarantine is not possible. Due to the potential for severe disease and high risk of transmission to other horses from chronically infected horses, this disease is carefully monitored. The current prevalence of EIA in the United States is quite low and continued testing for horses crossing state lines or congregating in large numbers (such as shows, exhibitions, or auctions) helps prevent a resurgence of the disease.

Coggins tests are required for interstate travel, and which state you are traveling to will determine how frequently you will need a current Coggins. Coggins tests are good for either 6 or 12 months, but for some states may only be considered up to date within the same calendar year.

While Coggins tests are routinely run, they can take up to 5-7 business days to receive results. Even rushed bloodwork can still take several business days to get back. If you need a Coggins test for travel, be sure to plan accordingly and give yourself plenty of time to receive results.

EVA has veterinarians accredited with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to provide Coggins testing and Health Certificates to our clients.

We primarily utilize Global Vet Link, which allows our veterinarians to electronically submit CVI and Coggins information, photos, and test results with faster turnaround to getting documents back to our clients.