USDA Revises Forms to Monitor Contagious Equine Infectious Anemia in Horses
Published Date: 1/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA wants to update and keep collecting info about horses that test positive for a contagious disease called equine infectious anemia. This affects horse owners, vets, and labs that test horses moving between states. They’re asking for public comments by March 16, 2026, and the changes won’t cost anyone extra but will help keep horses healthy and safe.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Laboratory Approval and Reporting Rules
Laboratories that conduct official EIA tests must be approved by APHIS and supply information such as director name, location, facilities, resources, and employee training; they must enter an agreement with APHIS, provide monthly reports, and undergo regular inspections to receive and maintain approval.
Continued EIA Data Collection Burden
If you are a producer, veterinarian, State veterinarian, or laboratory director, you will continue to be required to provide information for equine infectious anemia (EIA) testing and interstate movement. APHIS estimates the public reporting burden averages 0.080 hours per response, with an estimated 235,015 respondents, 5 responses per respondent (1,156,816 total responses), and 92,770 total annual burden hours.
Three-Year OMB Renewal Request
APHIS is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve continued use of the EIA-related information collection for an additional 3 years.
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