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.
Identification, Microchipping & DNA Parentage Verification of Thoroughbreds 2022 Foal Crop
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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.
2022/2023 Stud Book Registration Deadline Has Been Extended To 31 July 2022
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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.
Equine African Horse Sickness Vaccination Priority Policy during Supply Crisis Times
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To all Equine Owners, Managers, Veterinarians, and other Stakeholders,
Background:
The National Horseracing Authority has noted that Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) Is experiencing a crisis in the supply of the registered African horse sickness (AHS) live attenuated vaccine. Consequently, this has resulted in industry stakeholders such as vets, trainers, owners, and breeders having limited access to AHS vaccines.
Microchipping & DNA Parentage Verification of Thoroughbreds 2021 Foal Crop
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Dear Breeder and/ Owner,
The Onderstepoort Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) will be performing the Microchipping and DNA Parentage Verification of Thoroughbreds for the 2021 Foal Crop between January – March 2022.