NHRA Excerpts | EQUINE
• Arsenic: This is an element naturally contained
in the environment. It is contained in certain
preparations, such as tonics and preparations
with the claim of improving the coat, body
condition and appetite of the horse. A high dose
of arsenic is well understood to be detrimental
and poisonous to the horse. An elevated level of
arsenic is prosecuted as a prohibited substance.
• Devil’s Claw: Preparations of this herbal product
are known to be used as a natural analgesic and
anti-inflammatory in horses. Such preparations
contain the active ingredient Harpagoside which
is a prohibited substance in horseracing and other
disciplines. The use of such herbal products in the
racehorse requires a withdrawal period of at least
48 hours.
STUD BOOK TO INTRODUCE A NEW PASSPORT
WHY A NEW PASSPORT DESIGN?
• New and additional pages required for AHS
vaccination and movement control records
• Up to date international (ISBC) requirement
compliance
• It incorporates a new “centre page” design
• It incorporates new NHA corporate look
• Robust plastic outer cover
• Breeding indicated as “2017 Ubuhle x Captain Al”
terminology of “Unnamed” phased out
• More characteristics of an NHA document in
colour and logo design
CHANGES TO EXISTING PAGES:
• The intention of the Confirmation of Identification
page is that it can be used by persons in an
official capacity (also others than NHA Officials)
• It can be used to record when the horse is
formally identified - identification such as by
Veterinarians during castration, Sales Companies
and by Equine Health Officials
• More pages for vaccination entries
• More writing space in places
NEW PAGES:
There are now several pages added for AHS and AHS
Regulatory Control
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WHAT HAS CHANGED?
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• Still all of the previous pages, some are just
somewhat changed
• More of the pages which are critically required
• Of course there are some new pages
• No more paper stickers on the outside of the
passport
• Horse details can be read through clear plastic
cover without opening the passport (and possibly
making it dirty)
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Regulatory Events
Laboratory Health Test
Controlled Medication Treatments
There is an extra page for records if space runs
out
The last page is important for international export
compliance and records
This page can be used to show retirement from
racing / breeding
The four horse specific pages will be printed in
Stud Book, in colour
Pre-printed pages and the cover will be added
before stitch binding
There is space provided on each page for name
changes by means of a “name change sticker”
(with a watermark)
• Volume 20 Issue 3 | October 2018 •
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