Coggins Testing

• The Coggins test screens for a disease called Equine Infectious Anemia. It is a highly infectious disease that is an untreatable terminal illness. Your horse should be tested annually. A Coggins test is required anytime there is a change of ownership, a horse crosses into another state, or is competing for cash or prizes. Anytime horses from different locations come together, they should all have had a negative Coggins test.

• A Coggins test is considered current in the state of Minnesota for 12 months from the date the blood was drawn (e.g.. Drawn 4-14-04, Expires 4-15-05).

• In Wisconsin, the Coggins test is considered current within the year the blood was drawn. There is a grace period until Jan. 31 of the following year (e.g.. Drawn 4-15-04, Expires 1-31-05).

• Canada will only accept the AGID form of the test. This is the test we most often perform.

• Other states, shows, or sales may have different requirements (e.g.. AGID test within the last 6 months). Find out early what is required regarding your horse’s Coggins test and plan in advance. It may take up to 2 weeks after your appointment to receive the original Coggins form in the mail.