What is Coggins in Horses Coggins Test

If you are in the horse world, you have heard the term “Coggins“. What exactly is “Coggins”, and what is a Coggins test in horses used for?...

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Coggins and Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)

EIA, also known to some as swamp fever, is a blood-borne infectious disease found worldwide. In the mid-1970s, there were over 10,000 cases of EIA in the United States alone...

The Dangers of EIA

Once a horse has EIA, it remains permanently infectious to other equines as a lifelong carrier. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine for EIA...

So, what exactly is a Coggins test for horses? A Coggins test checks for EIA antibodies through blood samples sent to a state-approved lab. Although it’s a simple blood draw, the actual paperwork will reflect vital information for your horse’s identification, including age, color, breed, and markings or scars on each side...

Coggins Test

Because there is no vaccine or cure for EIA, it is important to understand what a Coggins test is and keep your horse up to date. Veterinarians typically recommend horses have a Coggins test performed annually.

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