Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted November 29, 2018 Journalists Posted November 29, 2018 Brexit was the main topic during the autumn meeting of the European Federation of Thoroughbred Breeders’ Associations (EFTBA) held at the Jockey Club on Nov. 27. Chaired by Joe Hernon of Castlehyde Stud, 13 countries were represented. The three countries comprising the Brexit team–Ireland, UK and France-prepared a complementary document explaining the EFTBA’s health procedures in breeding and racing, which fully demonstrates and guarantees the high health status of horses. Key to the free movement of horses post Brexit is the adherence to the Codes of Practice and the EFTBA formally adopted the codes as being truly international. “With Brexit top of the agenda, it is encouraging to see unstinting support from all member countries on the need to ensure the there is no change to the status quo post Brexit,” said EFTBA Chairman Joe Hernon. “The decision that the Codes of Practice were endorsed as international codes is testament to that support. Over the next few months we will intensify our lobbying efforts in all areas that affect our industry.” View the full article Quote
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