CEM QUARANTINE FACILITY

ROGUE EQUINE

~ CEM QUARANTINE ~

FACILITY

Welcome to the Rogue Equine CEM Quarantine Facility!

Offering exceptional care while your horse undergoes the CEM import process along the West coast. We are conveniently located in the Rogue Valley near Medford, Oregon with easy access from Interstate 5 and close to the Rogue Valley International Airport.

Our facility is uniquely located adjacent to Rogue Equine Hospital, the most-full service equine hospital in the Southern Oregon and Northern California area. Our services are delivered by professional and specially trained staff, experienced in equine care and veterinary procedures. Each horse’s care is also managed by USDA accredited veterinarians, ensuring that every aspect of your horse’s overall health is expertly addressed, and medical treatment is immediately available.

CEM INFORMATION THE FACILITY ARRIVAL MARE TESTING PROCESS STALLION TESTING PROCESS PRICING ADDITIONAL SERVICES CONTACT US

Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) is a highly contagious venereal disease that affects horses, and is caused by the bacteria Taylorella equigenitalis. The bacteria is spread by sexual contact, so infection can be transferred during breeding. Stallions can be carriers of the bacteria without showing any signs, and it can survive in cooled or frozen semen. Mares may be affected without showing obvious signs of infection, but may suffer from uterine infection and fertility problems.

This disease is very rarely detected in the United States – the last confirmed case was in 2013. To protect our equine population, the USDA requires all sexually intact horses of breeding age (this includes mares and stallions over 2 years old) that are being imported from CEM-affected countries to undergo testing and treatment at an approved facility.

The quarantine facility is located in a separate barn dedicated to the horses undergoing CEM testing.

Our spacious 12×16 ft stalls in the well ventilated barn provide a comfortable place for your horse to rest after the long journey. Our mesh front stalls maximize visibility and natural light while ensuring they are safely separated from contact with others. Our stalls are also fully matted and equipped with video surveillance.

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Upon arrival, your horse will be settled into their private stall with fresh hay and water, and an examination performed including temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate. They will also be evaluated for overall condition and any evidence of illness or injury, and monitored closely for any abnormal findings.

Your horse’s comfort and well being is a top priority. A veterinarian is directly involved in each horse’s care, so you can rest assured that any concerns will be addressed immediately.

Mares complete the process in 15-20 days
- (varies depending on weekends and holidays)

Import mares will have a blood sample submitted, and undergo a series of cultures.
Three sets of clitoral swabs are taken at least three days apart, and submitted to an approved laboratory. The results from each culture may take up to 7 days for completion.
Once negative results are confirmed for all three cultures, she will begin the treatment protocol, which includes daily cleaning and application of topical antibiotic ointment for 5 consecutive days.
Once she has completed the treatment protocol, she can be released from quarantine.

Stallions complete the process in 35-40 days
- (varies depending on weekends and holidays)
Import stallions begin their process with a set of penile swabs that are sent for culture at an approved laboratory which may take up to 7 days for completion.
Once negative culture results are returned he can begin the test breeding phase which consists of live covering two qualified mares.
After test breeding is performed, he will begin the treatment protocol which includes daily cleaning and application of topical antibiotic ointment for 5 consecutive days.
Each of his test mares will also undergo three sets of clitoral swabs which are sent for culture, followed by a blood test.
Once negative results are returned for all of the cultures and blood tests, the stallion can be released from quarantine.

Mares: $ 3,163

Includes: board for up to 20 days, blood test, three sets of sampling with cultures, and the mare treatment process.

Board beyond 20 days: $ 62 per day

Mare with foal at side: Additional $200

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Stallions: $ 8,050

Includes: board for up to 40 days, stallion sampling and culturing, test breeding of two mares, and the stallion treatment process, as well as maintenance, sampling, cultures and blood testing for each of his two test mares.

Board beyond 40 days: $ 62 per day

We offer several other services that can be provided during your horse’s stay. These services can be arranged at an additional cost.