All shipments of feeder and slaughter horses entering Canada from the United States by ground transportation are required to proceed through designated ports of entry.
Imports of other types of horses (for example, riding or breeding horses) and other types of livestock are not affected.
Shipments of feeder and slaughter horses will not be able to enter Canada at other border ports of entry. The designated ports of entry have appropriate unloading facilities for horses and are staffed by CFIA veterinarians. Shipments will only be accepted during regular CFIA hours of operation.
Feeder horse shipments require customs clearance from the Canada Border Services Agency and may be referred to the CFIA for inspection. All shipments must be presented during CFIA regular hours of operation in order to allow for inspection if required.
Slaughter horse shipments require CFIA veterinary inspection at the border. Transporters must arrange an appointment for inspection a minimum of 24 hours before arriving at the port of entry.
Ports of entry for feeder and slaughter horses entering Canada
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency Port of Entry: | Corresponding US Port of Entry: |
|---|---|
| Kingsgate, British Columbia 250-417-2293 Monday to Friday, 8 am. to 4 p.m. |
Eastport, Idaho 208-267-2396 |
| Coutts, Alberta 403-344-3808 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Sweetgrass, Montana 406-335-9610 |
| Sarnia (Point Edward), Ontario 519-332-3031 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Port Huron, Michigan 517-324-5298 |
| Windsor, Ontario 519-969-2522 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Detroit, Michigan 313-226-4428 |
| Niagara Falls (Queenston), Ontario 905-937-7434 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Lewiston, New York 716-297-6203 |
| Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec 450-246-4125 Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Champlain, New York 518-298-2191 |
| Woodstock, New Brunswick 506-325-1960 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Houlton, Maine 207-532-6099 |
Please note: Saskatchewan does not observe Daylight Savings Time.