04 November 2024

Dear Breeder/Owner,

We wish to inform you that the microchipping and DNA parentage verification for the 2024 foal crop will be conducted from January to March 2025 by Onderstepoort Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL). Please take note of the following updates:

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.