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Is it a legal requirement to scan a horse prior to implantation?

April 26, 2017horse implantation Legal prior requirement scan

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Is it a legal requirement to scan a horse prior to implantation?

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Yes. Implanters must scan an animal before implantation to confirm it is not already microchipped. Scanning must be done by passing a multi reader closely over the skin of the animal including two sweeps close to the skin along each side of the full length of the neck, along the nuchal ligament.