Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted December 18, 2019 Journalists Share Posted December 18, 2019 South Africa’s export protocols will be audited in April or May of 2020 the European Union confirmed following a Dec. 17 meeting between the South African Department of Agriculture’s Director of Animal Health, Dr. Mpho Maja and Kiki Kruger, Chief Director of Trade Negotiations, International Trade and Economic Development Division (ITED), Racing Post reported. Currently, horses cannot be exported directly from South Africa to most of the world following a 2013 EU audit that found the country was unable to guarantee the absence of African Horse Sickness (AHS) in the controlled zone for horses leaving the country. “The EU will be sending a pre-audit questionnaire early in the new year so that final preparations can be done,” said South African Equine Health and Protocols Managing Director Adrian Todd to Racing Post. “This is a most exciting development for all of us in the South African breeding and racing industries. It shows what can be done when the private and government sectors cooperate and work towards the same goal.” South African champion trainer Mike de Kock told Racing Post, “I’m excited for South African racing, the audit still has to be completed and there will be a few technical issues after that, but we’re as close now as we’ve been which is wonderful.” The post South African Export Protocol Audit Confirmed by EU appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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