New horse identification rules set to come into force
Date posted: 23 Jun 2009
New rules to strengthen the European horse passport scheme are set to take effect from July 1st.
New regulations seek to harmonise equine identification rules across Europe.
All foals born after July 1st will have a microchip implanted by a veterinary surgeon when their owners supply a passport.
Horses that have not been issued with a passport before June 30th will also be required to have chips implanted, which aids identification and provides a link between the horse and its passport identification.
New rules to strengthen the European horse passport scheme are set to take effect from July 1st.
New regulations seek to harmonise equine identification rules across Europe.
All foals born after July 1st will have a microchip implanted by a veterinary surgeon when their owners supply a passport.
Horses that have not been issued with a passport before June 30th will also be required to have chips implanted, which aids identification and provides a link between the horse and its passport identification.
In addition to horses, zebras and other exotic equine species will also be subject to the new legislation.
However, ponies on Dartmoor, Exmoor and New Forest will not need to be identified unless treated by a vet or being moved beyond a designated area.
Only owners can apply for the new passports and the owners and keepers must ensure their horses are correctly identified, with the passport accompanying the animals at all times unless stabled, at pasture or moved on foot.
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