As of July 31, 2010, an Equine Information Document (EID) is required for all horses presented at a processing facility in Canada
The document requires an owner-signed declaration to verify the accuracy of the information and must include details, dating back six months, on the animal's health and any administered medications. A number of medications are no longer permitted in horses being processed for human consumption.
Click here to view / download the EID and follow the instructions for completion.
For complete details on the EID visit the Canadian Food Inspection (CFIA) web site, click on one of the following links or call CFIA at 1-800-442-2342.
- E.3 Equine Written Description Terms - terms used to complete the written description portion
- E.4 Equine Lot Program for a group or groups of equine animals
- E.5 List of veterinary drugs not permitted for use in equine that will be processed for food
- E.6 list of "essential" veterinary drugs permitted in equine with a six month withdrawal period
- E.7 List of veterinary drugs safe for use in equine intended for food production
- E.8 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers