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Stolen Horse International, Inc.
PO Box 1341
Shelby, NC 28151
(704) 484-2165
stolenhorse@netposse.com
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Why
Should I Microchip My Horse?
Microchips
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 Microchip
FAQ
Ownership
The AVID Equine I.D. Microchip number is unique and unalterable. Registered in a national database, the chip identifies the horse…and connects it with the owner. With the AVID chip ‘inside’ there is never any doubt about ownership.
 Disaster Recovery
AVID has supplied universal scanners to national emergency preparedness groups in the US. Trained personnel work directly with law enforcement in charge. Horses are rescued and placed in temporary pens. The AVID® chip provides the fastest means for instant owner contact in the event of disaster.
Theft or Loss
Law enforcement agencies view microchips as analogous to VIN numbers … making them court-worthy permanent ID. AVID has supplied universal scanners to the USDA equine slaughter facilities. Many auctions are scanning all horses passing through sales. Metal signs, alerting visitors to microchipped horses on premises, are also available from AVID Equine ID.
Genetics & Internal Management
The AVID chip is the perfect identifying number for all records, charts and procedures having to do with a patient. Confusion from color or trait similarities is no longer an issue. Genetics and DNA are backed up by the ‘instant ID’ of a microchip. Large numbers of horses penned together can be easily worked, when using a microchip scanner. Great for permanent ID when recording the sale of a horse.
Horse Registries & Events
Some registries require microchip identification, some recommend it, most include the chip number on registration papers. The chip number can be scanned and documented with blood typing and DNA profiles for positive instant ID. Chip numbers can be correlated with event or performance records as authentication of individual performance history. Microchips are required for CERF certification.
Government and Regulatory
Microchips meet identification requirements in certain states. AVID microchips provide accurate and positive ID in quarantine, disease contact or exposure situations. The AVID chip number included on Coggins forms, vaccination records, etc. provide proof of procedure on a specified animal. Microchips are used for permanent ID and tracking in certain government wild horse programs.
The above information has been provided by Avid Equine ID.
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