Equine Studies at the University of Maryland

❗️Attention horse show and event participants!❗️
Have you seen the 2026 Maryland Animal Health Fair and Show requirements? There are changes for many species, including horses and ponies and while show season is well underway, many have not been aware of these new requirements.

Along with the current Coggins paperwork, and Self certification form if appropriate for venues with multi-species, all now must have a CVI OR VCPR form as well. Please see the MDA Animal Health website for details and to access VCPR forms and plan accordingly as you will need vet checks (for CVI) or vet signatures for (VCPR). Always check for updated requirements as various health concerns come up throughout the season.

MARYLAND EQUINE ● VETERINARY-CLIENT-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP (VCPR): ALL equines must have verification of a veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR). This can be either a current CVI or EECVI (recommended), however, a completed VCPR form is acceptable. This form is available on our website.

OUT-OF-STATE EQUINE ● All horses and other equidae must be accompanied by a CVI issued within 30 days prior to entry. An Interstate CVI must be legible, on an official form from the state of origin, issued by a licensed, accredited veterinarian, and issued for animals being imported to this state within 30 days before the entry of the animals, which shows that the animals listed meet the health requirements of the state of Maryland.

Fairs and Shows An official website of the State of Maryland.

Farm and horse owners care about what happens to their property if something happens to them. But if plans are not made properly, things can turn difficult for heirs and animals alike. Join us with our University of Maryland - Agriculture Law Education Initiative experts to learn how to put the best estate plans in place and communicate that well to family. This may be one of the most important seminars we have hosted to help keep farms in the family and animals well served.

New World Screwworm is nothing to mess around with. Pay attention as restrictions and inspections may evolve over the next few months.

‼️SCREWWORM UPDATE 06/08/2026 ‼️

As of June 8, 2026, there have now been multiple New World Screwworm detections in Texas, with one being in a county bordering New Mexico. Livestock movement restrictions are in place in Texas and information can be found here: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/



Currently, the US-Mexico border is closed to all livestock exports from the US to Mexico for any reason. This includes all horses. All livestock imports from Mexico to the US are still closed as well. Further, Canada is now restricting all imports of any livestock, including horses, from Texas, and prevents any livestock from entering Canda that have resided in or transited Texas in the previous 21 days prior to importation to Canada.

For updates, make sure to check our website: https://horsecouncil.org/screwworm/

If you have been wondering about funds available to help you with best management practices on your farm, this is the seminar to attend!!

Conservations Resources for Horse Farms Key Topics: Soil Conservation & Water Quality Planning: Learn how a professional SCWQP acts as a roadmap to prevent erosion, promote water

Educate your self and be vigilant!

New World Screwworm Webinar for Animal Industry Video chapter information: 0:00 Opening1:37 Introduction6:08 Biology11:11 Screwworm Infestations15:40 Distribution and Current Outbreak34:38 Identification o...

📰 NEWS RELEASE: The Maryland Horse Foundation, in partnership with the Maryland Horse Industry Board and University of Maryland Equine Studies, is proud to announce the six participants selected for the 2026 Maryland Horse Career Program (MHCP), taking place June 1-5, 2026. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/hvnx7u7c