Central Equine Database News Today

British racing has been able to account for thousands of horses who were previously unrecorded, thanks to its milestone first thoroughbred census

Project aims to improve the understanding of equine infectious disease risks associated with the contact networks and risk clusters created by competition and leisure horse movements.

World Horse Welfare has warmly welcomed the UK Government’s recommendations for an updated equine identification system. But it is concerned that implementation will not be quick enough to fully address all the challenges currently faced by equine owners and keepers.

REFORM of equine identification in England has reached a “watershed moment” – but the industry must support the system for it to work. Defra has published the outcome and its response to its consultation on equine traceability and ID, the aim of which was to seek views on its plans to improve the system. New […]

A simplified survey has been developed following the launch of government consultation seeking public views on equine identification and traceability in England.

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British authorities have “a fantastic window of opportunity to get it right” with those connected to horses urged to voice their opinions on improving equine identification and traceability.

A public consultation on equine ID laws is due to be launched in the near future — as the Government makes attempts to streamline international movement of horses. Defra parliamentary under-secretary of state Lord Benyon gave an update from the Government on equestrian matters at the National Equine Forum yesterday (3 March). He cited the […]

New published data relating to strangles in horses has provided a stepping stone towards better disease surveillance in the UK

Horse. WREXHAM Council is reminding those who keep horses that they must be microchipped by next week. It is now a legal duty for horse keepers and owners in Wales to ensure that their horses are microchipped, with the deadline being Friday, 12 February. A spokesperson for the council, said: "Horses are required to be microchipped to prevent abuse and improve welfare. "The Central Equine Database allows local authorities and police to track down the owners of dumped horses and make sure...