Western Cape is Back In Business
The Western Cape resumes horse export after 2016 AHS outbreak
7th July 2016
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The Western Cape resumes horse export after 2016 AHS outbreak
The Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry addressed Parliament on AHS, its impact on our exports and local economy as well as the risks it poses to a bid for the Olympic Games.
The export of horses provides South Africa with a foreign exchange income of R250-million per annum but trade is currently hampered by quarantine requirements and set backs. Collaborative Workshop looks at solutions.
Breakthrough for South African horse exports.The impact of the revised code on South African horse exports will be described in due course.
Background information on horse exports from South Africa
The delegation explored opportunities between the two countries and it is hoped that genuine progress can be achieved by the start of next winter, when the bulk of the horses destined for the UAE are purchased for export.
