A revised guideline has been issued by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for contagious equine metritis (CEM) culture. To assure compliance to this guideline and continued equine health monitoring, the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) offered the following guidelines:

Specimen Identification:

The CEM Accession Form must include:

  • The name, address, phone number, and signature of submitting veterinarian;
  • The owner/agent contact information, including name, address, and phone number;
  • The location of the horse, including the county; and
  • The horse’s unique identification

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