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Anyone had a mare test positive for CEM prior to importation?

Cross-posting from the Dressage forum…

Hi all…I’m working on importing a mare from Europe (out of Belgium). One of her CEM cultures (k. pneumoniae) came back suspect and they are reculturing. I’m told this may delay the importation process, but shouldn’t prevent her from being imported. If it turns out to be a venereal type, then she’ll have to have antibiotics to clear it up before she can leave. It sounds like it could take a month or two to clear it up.

Has anyone else had this happen? If so, what was your experience? Did the mare have further issues once she arrived? I have so many concerns running through my mind and would really appreciate hearing your experiences.