TRENTON — State agriculture officials on Thursday said they’re cracking down on shady horse traders after reports of animals being brought to New Jersey and sold without required medical testing.
Failure to follow regulations designed to control equine infectious diseases can lead to dealer license suspensions and fines of up to $500, officials said.
The state is home to 42,500 horses housed at 7,200 farms and other facilities. Horses entering New Jersey must have a negative Coggins test and a valid interstate health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian from the state of origin.
Agriculture Department officials said numerous horses have been shipped into the state without the rules being followed. Read more…
