TESTING & INFLUENZA
TESTING In order for the BHA to conduct post-arrival testing of horses shipping to race as temporary imports (from outside Great Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, Japan, Sweden and Norway), horses should arrive in Great Britain a minimum of ten business days prior to race day. Trainers must submit a ‘Whereabouts Form’ a minimum of 14 business days before the first race in which the horse is entered or intended to be entered. The information must remain up to date and accurate or it may result in a filing failure or missed test. Where a horse is not going to be in Great Britain for a minimum of ten business days prior to race day the trainer should contact the BHA at least 30 days prior to the intended first race to discuss the possibility of pre-departure testing. A horse will not be permitted to declare to race in Great Britain until the sample has been reported as negative.
EQUINE INFLUENZA Trainers are reminded of the requirement for Equine Influenza vaccination. The rules can be found on the BHA’s rules website – Vaccinations Code – which notes the requirement for six-monthly booster vaccinations. A copy of the passport, or vaccination record, for ALL international runners must be emailed to equine@ britishhorseracing.com prior to close of entry. The BHA Equine department is available to help with any questions on medication, race day restrictions and equipment Lucinda Tyler BHA Medication Control and Anti-Doping Manager Mobile: +44 7500 191167 Anti-doping@britishhorseracing.com James Given Director of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare British Horseracing Authority Mobile: +44 7826 671535 jgiven@britishhorseracing.com
10
Made with FlippingBook - Share PDF online