By Andrea Hargraves 
The validity period for equine infectious anemia (EIA) and gland examinations has been extended from 60 days to 180 days by the Government of Tocantins, through Law no.
For the head of the Agricultural Defense Agency (Adapec), Paolo Lima, the sector has been actively growing, in addition to being a traditional activity present in all agricultural events. “This procedure makes it easier and allows transit within the country during the period specified for the expansion of testing, and is more beneficial and less bureaucratic for owners and breeders of these animals who actively travel to exhibitions, auctions and sporting events, among others,” he assesses.
Adapec will provide the means to serve producers without harming the health of the Tocantins horse herd. Issuance of the Animal Crossing Guide (GTA) remains mandatory for any destination and purpose, as well as tests and certifications within the mandated validity period, in accordance with current legislation. It is essential to note that the validity of the EIA and Glanders tests must cover the entire period of the animal’s participation in the agricultural event until the final destination is communicated.
To cross outside Tocantins, it is necessary to take into account the requirements of each state, in accordance with federal legislation.
EIA
It is a disease caused by a transmissible, incurable virus that attacks horses (horses, donkeys, and mules) of any breed and age group; Once infected, the animal becomes a constant source of infection for other horses. There is no vaccine to prevent the disease.
glanders
Glands is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that mainly affects horses (donkeys, horses, and mules). In horses, the main symptoms are nodules in the nostrils, purulent discharge, pneumonia, fever, and weight loss. There is also the latent (asymptomatic) form in which animals do not show symptoms, but are infected with the disease. (adapec)