SA Horse Export
Progress report of South Africa’s ability to fully develop its horse export business
30th January 2013
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Progress report of South Africa’s ability to fully develop its horse export business
The first official delegation from China was recently jointly hosted by the South African Veterinary Services and Racing South Africa, representing the SA Equine Trade Council.
Horse racing has been facing competition from a wide variety of other forms of entertainment and wagering. The consequence is that there are fewer industry participants and less interest from younger members of society.
Much progress has been made in amending the AHS Code to more correctly address the risk posed by AHS to importing countries. Far-reaching changes are likely to be adopted at the 2012 OIE General Assembly.
“Super Saturday” and the countdown to the finale of the 2011 Charity Turf Challenge
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Confusion appears to surround the onward travel of horses to the EU from Mauritius
In a major breakthrough, the Director of Veterinary Services recently approved Kenilworth Quarantine Station as a post arrival quarantine station to receive international racehorses for competition purposes. An announcement regarding South Africa’s first international horserace is anticipated shortly.
