Bloodstock sales and transport bring horses, people and vehicles together from multiple premises. That creates a greater chance of exposure to respiratory disease and other infectious risks.
Before travel
Check vaccination records.
Assess current health status.
Confirm travel documentation and destination requirements.
Plan isolation or monitoring on arrival.
On arrival
Keep new arrivals separate where appropriate.
Monitor for coughing, fever or nasal discharge.
Avoid sharing water buckets, tack or grooming tools.