News

The IHRB today announced changes to the equine influenza vaccination requirements under its Rules following recommendations made by the European Horserace Scientific Liaison Committee (EHSLC) to facilitate a harmonised approach across the jurisdictions of France, Ireland, UK, Germany, Italy and the Nordic countries around vaccination protocols for equine influenza.

Following temporary changes to the Equine Influenza vaccination requirements earlier this year, we indicated that we would be consulting on changes to the permanent EI vaccination rule prior to the end of 2019.

The BHA, in conjunction with the independent, industry represented BHA Veterinary Committee, would like to update industry stakeholders in regard to the potential administration of bisphosphonates to horses under the age of three years and six months in international racing jurisdictions. This is a particular consideration during the sales period.

BHA provide an update on Summary of Requirements from 17 September 2019 for Equine Influenza.

The Casualty Management Course for 2019 is to be held at Cheltenham Racecourse on 25th & 26th November 2019. CMS 2019 is now full, and as we have a large waiting list, can accept no further entries A programme will be available in the Events & Membership sections of the website.

The BHA would like to make Trainers, veterinary surgeons and other industry participants aware of an international issue regarding injectable omeprazole manufactured by BOVA.

The BHA have published updated Drug Detection Times as of 1st June 2019 in light of new published drug detection times. The document is available in the Downloads section of the Members area.

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) would like to advise the Responsible Person (i.e. trainers, owners, breeders) and their veterinary surgeons of a new Detection Time for misoprostol and xylazine, and an updated Detection Time for dantrolene. These Detection Times will be effective from 01 June 2019. The published notice is available at this link

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to consult with the National Trainers Federation (NTF) and other industry stakeholders on permanent changes to racing’s rules to strengthen protection against equine influenza. 

BHA refine processes in relation to the current equine influenza requirements, to make things work more smoothly and effectively.