Phase I Mailing C Phase I Mailing C

September 2026

OMB No. 0579-0269 Exp. Date xx/xx20xx

You were selected to participate in the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Equine 2026
study, and a questionnaire was recently mailed to you. If you have already responded, please accept
our sincere thanks. If you have not responded, there’s still time.
We are especially grateful for your help. It is only by asking people like you to share your experiences that
we can improve our shared understanding of equine health and management practices, including any
needs and challenges. Your participation in this study is voluntary and responses to this survey will be
kept confidential, as required by Federal law.
If you haven’t had a chance to respond to the survey yet, completing the survey online is quick, easy, and
secure. You can do so by following the steps below. If we have not received your questionnaire by [month
date], we may give you a call to complete the survey over the phone. We hope that you will participate in
this survey and provide your valuable input.
Thank you for your support of this important equine study. If you have any questions, please feel free to call
toll-free at 1-888-424-7828.
Sincerely,

Sarah Blasko
Acting Director, Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health
Veterinary Services, USDA–APHIS–NAHMS

Lance Honig
Chair, Agricultural Statistics Board
USDA–NASS

Online reporting is fast and secure. All you need is the 12-digit survey code to
begin. To complete your online survey, follow these steps:
1. Go to: www.agcounts.usda.gov
2. Enter your 12-digit Survey Code: ey_code>>
3. Complete the survey through the Conclusion section and select Submit Survey
Or, if you would like to complete the survey on paper, follow these steps:
1. Complete the paper questionnaire you previously received in the mail
2. Mail the questionnaire back in the return envelope or fax it to (855) 415-3687
Please complete the survey through the Conclusion section.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond
to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB number for this information collection is
0579-0269. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 1 minute per response. Send comments
regarding this burden statement or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to
APHIS.PRA@usda.gov.