Dear Breeder
Please note that the deadline for the 2024 annual registrations for the breeder, mare, and stallion registrations is 31 July 2024. However, the Stud Book Committee has approved a 3-month grace period, extending the deadline to 31 October 2024, to allow breeders more time to complete their registrations. Thereafter late registrations may incur penalties.
Dear Breeder/Owner
The Onderstepoort Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) is set to conduct Microchipping and DNA Parentage Verification for the 2023 Foal Crop from January to March 2023. We wish to update you on specific changes in fees and services for the upcoming season:
The National Horseracing Authority (NHA) has acknowledged the progress made by Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) in producing and distributing the registered African horse sickness (AHS) live attenuated vaccine. After consultation with industry stakeholders the NHA will be extending the deadline for vaccination as outlined in Rule 39.1.1 from 31 October 2023 to 31 December 2023. This extension is intended to provide ample time to improve vaccination coverage and it applies to all horses residing in the AHS infected zone ONLY.
Dear Breeder and/ Owner,
The Onderstepoort Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) will be performing the Microchipping and DNA Parentage Verification of Thoroughbreds for the 2022 Foal Crop between January – March 2022. There has been a 7% inflation adjusted increase levied by VGL. The NHA foal fee of R460 will remain flat for 2022 foal crop.
Dear Breeder
Kindly be advised that the Stud Book deadline for Breeder, Stallion and Mare registrations for the 2022/2023 season has been extended to 31 July 2022. Outstanding registrations for Breeder, Stallion and Mare for 2020,2019,2018,2017 will be subject to late registration charges.
