Horse passports
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Reminder to owners as microchip deadlines approach *H&H Plus*
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Owners to be able to edit equine passport details online free of charge *H&H Plus*
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New equine microchip law comes into force today
‘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’
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How can you prove a horse is yours? H&H explains...
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
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Owners who fail to microchip horses face £200 fine
The new law has been introduced today by Defra, but owners have until 2020 to comply
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All horses to be microchipped under new law
The new regulations are to be laid before parliament as soon as is practical
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Void in passport law is 'madness' says industry *H&H VIP*
Leading industry figures have raised concerns that horse identification laws have not yet been formally introduced
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Fraudulent dealer 'went to great lengths' to sell horses
Mark Allman pleaded guilty to 11 counts of fraud at Stafford Crown Court
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FEI allegedly fails to fully investigate horse passport fraud [H&H VIP]
Dressage horse is at the centre of a new passport fraud case
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Europe to bolster passport system [H&H VIP]
Can a Europe-wide equine database succeed and will this help prevent horsemeat illegally entering the food chain?
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Blog: Why Britain needs an elite studbook
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
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Horse passport system to be simplified
The British Equine Veterinary Association is pushing for legislative changes at national and European level
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Horse passports: who should keep them?
Horse passports are a grey area for many owners. We find out who should have responsibility for them
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Horse passport survey shows lack of faith
In the wake of the horse meat scandal, a survey has uncovered further evidence that the horse passport system needs a massive overhaul
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Single passport issuing organisation and new central equine database in pipeline
In the wake of the horse meat scandal, plans to tackle the issue of horse passport fraud are under way
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Agencies surveyed over horse passport system
Owners vets, passport issuing offices, auctioneers, dealers and enforcement agencies are all to be surveyed about the current passporting system
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Horse passport system comes under scrutiny
The UK horse passport system has never worked properly. Now, in the wake of the horse meat scandal, Defra and the horseworld are to work together to overhaul it
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Horse passport warning for vets
Vets have been warned by the Government that they face fines of up to £5,000 if they fail to record that a horse has been given bute on its passport
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Horse dealer on passport charges
A gypsy cob dealer from Wales has appeared in court to answer horse passport charges
