Microchipping is safe and painless. Your vet implants a tiny electronic device (the size of a rice grain) into your horse’s neck via a syringe. The chip contains a unique number which is activated by the vet using their scanner.
There are many advantages in having your horse microchipped:
If your horse is lost or stolen, his microchip number can successfully be used to track him down safely
Microchips are virtually tamper-proof. Once the hair has grown back its existence is undetectable, except by scanners or xrays. Even if thieves had access to these measures, the chip has to be surgically removed which can leave very obvious scarring.
Microchips are an invaluable tool in accurately detecting, treating, and analyzing infectious diseases, such as the EI outbreak.
Microchipping your horse is an inexpensive way to ensure that you remain your horse’s beloved owner.
We recommend you place your details with as many animal registries as you are able to, as different clinics, animal shelters, government agencies etc sometimes refer to different registries. (http://www.vevs.com.au/site/microchipping-your-horse.html)
How Does It Work?
A microchip system has two parts: a microchip and a scanner that reads it. The Pro-ID EquineChip™ is a tiny computer chip encased in smooth, strong biocompatible glass.
The EquineChip™ has an identification number programmed into it, and is small enough to fit into a hypodermic needle. The chip is quickly and easily injected into the nuchal ligament, where it is guaranteed for the life of the animal. This unique equine number cannot be altered or removed.
The microchip in an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) device and operates by receiving an invisible radio wave signal from a microchip reader. When the scanner is passed over the horse's neck, the chip sends its number back to the scanner to be displayed in the viewing window. The animal feels nothing as his chip is being read. The interaction between the chip and scanner takes less than a second, allowing you to identify your horse quickly and on demand.
After the microchip has been injected, it should be registered in the Equine Protection Registry, where information is safely stored in cases of loss, theft or natural disaster.
Are your microchips FEI Compliant?
Yes! Just choose the FEI type of chip when you order. Our equine products, website and literature are geared to the needs of the horse owner making the EquineChip an impressive standout. Read More About FEI and passport requirements.
Why should I microchip my horse?
Now you can provide your horse with a lifetime microchip number for a minimal cost. So, instead of asking 'Why microchip?...you can now say, 'Why not!'. The tiny chip provides a lifetime permanent identification number for your horse. This number is unique in the world, cannot be altered, and eliminates doubt. Horse owners use it for many different reasons, such as: Proof of ownership, theft protection and recovery, disaster recovery, health certificates, medical records, farm management, event entries, travel, Registry ID, and sales documents.
Where is the chip implanted? Can it be removed?
The chip goes into the nuchal ligament just below the mane about half way between the poll and withers on the left side. It cannot be removed without general anesthesia and surgery.
Does the EquineChip™ have a protective coating on it?
Yes. The Pro-ID EquineChip™ is sealed with a special coating called ParalyneC ®. This sealer is smooth, bio-compatible and encourages tissue growth around it.
Will it interfere with my horse's performance?
Not at all! From the track to the trail. Dressage to polo. Barrels to roping. From hunter jumpers to that backyard best friend. Performance is not affected in the least. Our customers and their veteriarians are the best testimony to this fact.
Tell me about the injection procedure?
Microchipping is a simple injection. It only takes seconds. Most horses don't even flinch as the chip is quickly injected into the nuchal ligament just below the mane. Once the chip is in place, it cannot be detected by hand. Only with a scanner. The horse feels nothing when he is being scanned.
At what age can my horse be microchipped with the Pro-ID EquineChip™ ?
Any age, from birth on.
How long does the chip last? Does it wear out?
The microchip has no power supply, battery, or moving parts and requires no care. The EquineChip™ can not be erased with a magnet or powerful electricity. The chip is guaranteed for the lifetime of your animal.
Can the microchip move around or 'migrate' after it is injected?
No. Once properly installed, the chip will not migrate or move. It will be there when you need it. (A study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (2003 223:1316-1319) revealed that microchips implanted in the nuchal ligament did not migrate.)
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