International and Asian Screening Limits have the intention to ensure that racing jurisdiction screen therapeutic substances (veterinary drug substances which aid the recovery of the horse) to scientifically agreed sensitivities. Exceeding these concentrations, the substances are internationally verified to have therapeutic effect, and these must be controlled and prosecuted in the best interest and welfare of racing and the racehorse. 


We refer to the General Notice issued by Directorate: Veterinary Support Services KZN, dated 08 March 2022 whereby several African Horse Sickness (AHS) cases have been confirmed using PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test method in several state veterinary locations in KwaZulu Natal province in the past two weeks. As a result of this movement of horses from KwaZulu Natal into the AHS Controlled Area of the Western Cape is prohibited until further notice.