For Non-Thoroughbred Stallions

CEMO LABORATORY TESTING VOUCHER

For Non-Thoroughbred Stallions

Contagious equine metritis (CEM) is caused by the bacterium Taylorella equigenitalis and infection poses a risk to both the Thoroughbred and non-Thoroughbred breeding industries, as highlighted following recent UK disease incursions. To encourage wider routine screening as a preventative measure in non-Thoroughbred horses, the HBLB is funding free laboratory testing for non-Thoroughbred stallions that have not been previously tested. Funding is limited and is offered on a first come basis.

Vouchers may only be redeemed for stallions that have not previously been tested for CEM, and this must be certified by both the stud/owner and veterinary surgeon. All fields below must be completed and signed by the stallion owner/keeper and attending veterinary surgeon.

Swabs must be collected by your veterinary surgeon from the urethra, urethral fossa and penile sheath, plus pre-ejaculatory fluid when possible. Swabs must arrive at the designated laboratory with 48 hours of collection.

Stud / Owner details / TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUD MANAGER / OWNER
Owner/manager:
Name:
Contact telephone number:
E-mail:
Address:
Postcode:
Veterinary Surgeon / TO BE COMPLETED BY THE VETERINARY SURGEON
Practice name:
Address:
Postcode:
Name of attending vet:
Contact telephone number:
E-mail:
This completed form signed by the stallion owner/keeper and attending veterinary surgeon, must accompany swabs and be sent to any of the participating laboratories:
Animal Health Trust / Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7UU / 01638 552993
Beaufort Cottage Laboratory / High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8JS / 01638 663017
Newmarket Equine Hospital / Cambridge Road, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0FG / 01638 782000
Stallion details
Name:
Age:
Breed:
Type of breeding used for:
Natural covering?
AI?
Both? / Yes / No (Delete as appropriate)
Yes / No
Yes / No
Approximate number of mares covered per year:
Natural cover? AI?
How long has the current owner had the stallion?
How long has he been used as a breeding stallion?
Has the stallion been tested for EVA / EIA / strangles before covering? / EVA: Yes / No (Delete as appropriate)
EIA: Yes / No
Strangles Yes / No
Has the stallion ever been abroad? / Yes / No (Delete as appropriate)
How many other stallions are on the premises?
Have any of the other stallions ever been tested for CEM?
Is so, please give details.
Do the premises accept visiting or boarding mares? If so, how many?
Are these mares tested for CEM / EVA / EIA / strangles before covering? / CEM:
EVA:
EIA:
Strangles: / Yes / No (Delete as appropriate)
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
I certify that to the best of my knowledge this stallion has not been previously tested for CEM:
Signed by Stud Manager / Owner: / Date:
I certify that I collected the enclosed swabs from the above Stallion, and that to the best of my knowledge the above named stallion has not been previously tested for CEM:
Signed by the attending Veterinary Surgeon:: / Date: