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No, I'm not confused about the two programs.  The NAIS is in effect in Tennon a volunteer basis.  The info I have came from a press release from the Tenn Dept of Ag.  At present there are approximately 6 other states going to adopt the NAIS on a volunteer basis and each state will have the ability to mandate what they with to be included.  Thus, by 2009 (the date for the NAIS to be in full swing and mandatory), if you plan on traveling with your horse through differing states, you will need to knwo the requirements of each state.

 

In the same press release, also addressed how prof haulers were going to need to proceed.

 

Jackie

Truman Prevatt <tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Jackie I think you are getting two programs mixed up. The NAIS program is being proposed to take effect in X. The SE equine passport program is on going. It has been ongoing between FL/GA/AL for almost about 20 years. It used to be called an equine event permit. You don't have to report to anyone when you move your horse. No transport requirements have changed. This is one of the greatest things to happen in the SE for endurance riders. One health certificate covers half a year. The only place I will need to get an extra health certificate for this coming year is Kentucky.

There may be some planning to integrate this program into the NAIS and I'm not sure if that will be good or bad. I'm willing to wait for the implementation details to be developed.

Truman

Jackie Causgrove wrote:

The difference is that with NAIS requirements everytime you move your horse off the ID premises who MUST report it, as it is considered an "animal event".

Written specifically in to the language are "trail horses and show horses" )source NAIS website Q & A link.

 

Further, each state will have the option of having thier own requirements.  So, in order to travel with your horse, as now proposed, you will need to know the requirements of any state you travel through.( source: Tenn Press Release Dept of AG).

 

Jackie

Truman Prevatt <tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Folks this is one of the best things to happen in years for horse
owners. It is an extension of a program that has been in place in FL, GA
and AL for years. It means you get your health certificate, send a copy
along with a copy of your Coggins to the dept of Ag in your home state.
They will then issue you the passport for that horse. In FL the only
extra you nees is a three digital photos of your horse, both sides and
front showing markings. These photos become part of the passport. This
passport in fact becomes a six month health certificate. It also serves
as a positive ID for your horse. You are now free to travel with that
horse to any of the states that honor it for six months without the need
for a health certificate.

It is not a new requirement. You have always had to have a health
certificate to travel interstate with horses. This passport is good news
not bad news.

Truman

Stacy Sadar wrote:

> Below is an email exchange with the Dept. of Ag. in TN in response to
> this announcement. The first is the email to TN and the second is
> their response. TN is calling it "voluntary"....sure, for how long. If
> you look at the first email from a concerned horse owner, I have to
> agree....
> Email to Dept. of Ag in TN....
> >>> <********@aol.com> 01/20/06 8:00 AM >>>
> This new horse interstate transport law is an outrage. Foreign
> terrorists can travel this country freely but now equestrians are
> going to be required to have all this information for a HORSE. This is
> nothing but a blatant way for states and vets to make more money on
> what they consider easy targets of people who enjoy traveling with
> their horses for whatever reason. It has been bad enough when
> worthless Coggins papers are required when everyone knows that a horse
> can be tested one day and have it the next, and hundreds of horses
> have been put down that tested positive that did not have the disease.
> Free country America, what a joke, laws like this one are fast turning
> us into a country of prisoners in our own states.
> Response from TN
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Tina.D Rogers Tina.D.Rogers
> at state.tn.us
> *Sent:* Friday, January 20, 2006 9:38 AM
> *Subject:* Re: transport
>
> Thank you for your comments. I would point out that this program is
> strictly voluntary. This voluntary regional program is aimed at easing
> current restrictions on the movement of horses for participation in
> fairs, exhibitions and trail rides in
> other participating states. In the past, most states required horses to
> have a current health certificate and a current negative EIA test prior
> to entering their destination state. By definition, health certificates
> are only valid for 30 days. Under this program, the horse owner has the
> option to obtain an interstate movement permit that is recognized among
> participating states as being equivalent to a health certificate with
> the exception being these movement permits are valid for 6 months.
> While the identification requirements for the movement are more
> restrictive, the permit allows horse owners to move between
> participating states for a period of 6 months without being required to
> obtain a health certificate every 30 days in order for their movement to
> be legal. Tennessee joins a number of states in the southeast in their
> participation, which include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
> Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and
> West Virginia. Again, this program is strictly voluntary and will allow
> horse owners to legally travel among participating states on a 6 month
> "passport" rather than a 30 day document, which was the case in the
> past. Participation is strictly voluntary provided the owner is
> compliant with the terms of the agreement between the state animal
> health regulatory agencies.
> >
> I would encourage you to watch for a press release that will be out
> soon further detailing this voluntary program. You may access the press
> release, when available, at the Department of Agriculture website at
> www.state.tn.us/agriculture.
> >
> >
> >Tina Rogers
>
> *"I just sent an e-mail to the Tennessee State Veterinarian asking
> to clarify. In Tennessee bills have been slipped through
> legislation putting horses under production livestock. Horses
> could be easily or accidentally included in the NAIS."*
> * *
> * *
>


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