Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which horse transportation companies are available to import horses?
You can find this information through a variety of resources. These companies have imported and transported horses to our CEM Quarantine facility: Global Horse Transport, Inc. www.globalhorsetransport.com Alex Nichols Agency www.alexnicholsagency.com The Dutta Corporation www.timdutta.com Mersant International Limited www.mersant.com HFR International Horse Transport www.FlyHFR.com In addition, these companies have transported horses from the US entry points to our CEM Quarantine facility (US transport only): Norris Horse Transport: Scott Norris, Southern Pines, NC, (910) 315-6505 Horse Transportation, LLC: Eric Payne, Southern Pines, NC, (910) 603-1022
2. Can all appointments for the Equine Health Center at Southern Pines (EHC-SP) facility be scheduled by calling the EHC-SP office?
No – Ophthalmology appointments are scheduled by calling the Main Ophthalmology Clinic at (919)513-6659.
All other appointments are scheduled by calling the EHC-SP office at (910)692-8773.
3. How long does it take to get results for Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins)?
Veterinarians who submit blood samples and all required documentation for Coggins by 2:30 pm can expect results on the next business day. Upon special request, we can provide results within two hours if the sample and documentation are submitted NLT 2:00 pm.
4. Can horse owners submit blood samples for Coggins?
In order to test blood samples for Coggins, documentation must include a signature by a licensed veterinarian. Therefore, we can not test blood samples submitted by horse owners.