EU recognises UK studbooks in boost for post-Brexit horse travel
There had been uncertainty over whether the EU would recognise British studbooks
There had been uncertainty over whether the EU would recognise British studbooks
Ahead of the equine microchip and passport deadlines, owners are reminded of the requirements for those horses who do not hold UK passports
‘Previous legislation has been half-baked but the new regulations are not only positive for horse owners, but are a significant boost for equine welfare’
Rebecca Stojak, an associate solicitor specialising in equine law, explains the steps you need to take in order to prove the ownership of a horse or pony
The new law has been introduced today by Defra, but owners have until 2020 to comply
The new regulations are to be laid before parliament as soon as is practical
Leading industry figures have raised concerns that horse identification laws have not yet been formally introduced
Mark Allman pleaded guilty to 11 counts of fraud at Stafford Crown Court
Dressage horse is at the centre of a new passport fraud case
Can a Europe-wide equine database succeed and will this help prevent horsemeat illegally entering the food chain?
British breeders are now producing sport horses of the highest quality, but when they choose to register their foals with European studbooks, there is clearly something amiss
The British Equine Veterinary Association is pushing for legislative changes at national and European level
Horse passports are a grey area for many owners. We find out who should have responsibility for them
In the wake of the horse meat scandal, a survey has uncovered further evidence that the horse passport system needs a massive overhaul
In the wake of the horse meat scandal, plans to tackle the issue of horse passport fraud are under way