Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Verifier

Exam

State exam

Education

None

Experience

None

Background check

None

Any individual person, group of individuals, club, organization, association, or corporation that sponsors, conducts, or organizes an equine event or activity are required to have a certified EIA verifier at the entrance of the event to verify that all equine entering the event have the required health papers. Verifiers are present at the events to prevent the contamination of a highly contractible disease that is fatal to all equine. Requirements: Attend a one day class on how to identify health papers and regulatory requirements. Obtain a passing score on the exam given at the end of the training. Examinations and Fees: The class and the initial certification are free and open to the public. After completing the class they are given the initial EIA Verifier card with an expiration of ONE year, they will also receive an EIA verifier application for the indefinite status. To become indefinite, they must mail in the application along with a $5.00 fee. Once the information has been received, the applicant will then get issued the indefinite EIA Verifier card.