Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted November 21, 2018 Journalists Share Posted November 21, 2018 Beginning this coming January, Irish breeders are required to notify Weatherbys Ireland General Stud Book within 30 days of the birth of a Thoroughbred or non-Thoroughbred foal born in Ireland and bred for racing, Horse Racing Ireland announced on Wednesday. The birth notification will be triggered automatically by the submission of DNA (blood and markings), and there will be no additional fees for notification of birth within the 30-day window. This notification, in addition to being mandatory, is integral to the welfare and traceability for the equine industry and will assist in the proviso for life after Brexit, particularly with regards to the free movement of equidae. “The move to a 30-day foal notification is an important step in ensuring that we have full lifetime traceability of all Thoroughbreds for health and welfare reasons,” said Jason Morris, Director of Racing, HRI. “HRI warmly welcomes its introduction which has the widespread support of the industry.” “The ITBA welcome the 30-day foal notification as a positive move that will assist in our efforts for the Codes of Practice and the High Health Horse Concept to be used as the basis of continued, uninterrupted free movement of Thoroughbred horses post Brexit,” added Shane O’Dwyer of the ITBA. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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