EIA Protocols

Following recent Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) positives found in racing American Quarter Horses, Oklahoma and Colorado have announced updated requirements. 

The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association announced that beginning October 13, Will Rogers Downs will require a negative Coggins test  dated within 60 days of arrival for any horse arriving from out of state.

In addition, Bally's Arapahoe Park released updated requirements, saying, "Going forward from today, 10/09/2024, until the end of the meet, 11/10/2024, all horses, including pony horses, originating from outside the state of Colorado are required to have a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) test that is within 10 days of entry to Bally’s Arapahoe Park Racetrack. Both AGID and ELISA tests are acceptable. Additionally, a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate) performed by an accredited veterinarian that is within 10 days of entry to Bally’s Arapahoe Racetrack is required. All Quarter Horses arriving from outside the state of Colorado are required to have a negative Equine Piroplasmosis test within 30 days of entry to Bally’s Arapahoe Park Racetrack. Please direct any questions or concerns to AIC, Kelly Haralson at kelly.haralson@state.co.us."

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