Now that my Horse is Chipped, What do I do?
If you have had your horse implanted with a RFID government-approved microchip transponder you may want to attach this information to important documents that accompany your ownership of your horse. Your horse(s) was implanted, for the horse’s protection, with a RFID Microchip in the nuchal ligament halfway between the poll and withers on the left hand side of the horse’s neck. The implantation site is approximately 2 inches below the mane line of the horse.
What do you do if your horse is registered with a Breed Association?
With each microchip is an official barcode label. This is the barcode number, Microchip Identification Number or AIN, that matches the microchip that is implanted in your horse. Breed Associations would like to enter into their records, along with registration/transfer information the Microchip Identification Number or AIN. If your horse is registered with a Breed Association, contact them and inquire how they would like you to proceed in documenting the chip barcode number on registration papers. The microchip is part of the horse’s identification information and is recorded by breed associations just as markings and any other type of identification. Pass this information along to any new owner if at any time the horse is sold or changes ownership.
What if my horse is not registered with a breed association?
With each microchip is an official barcode label. This is the barcode number, Microchip Identification Number or AIN, that matches the microchip that is implanted in your horse. The microchip is part of the horse’s identification information and should be kept in a safe location. Pass this information along to any new owner if at any time the horse is sold or changes ownership.
OPTIONAL
When you obtain an Equine Infectious Anemia Laboratory Test (Coggins Test) inform the performing veterinarian that your horse has been implanted with a RFID microchip and have the barcode number available for the veterinarian. The veterinarian may choose to include this information on the coggins test results. It is not necessary to place a bar code on the coggins results just the barcode number.
