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MICROCHIPPING OF FOALS WILL BE FULLY SUBSIDIZED
BY THE PHILIPPINE RACING
COMMISSION
FOR THE FIRST 1,500 MICROCHIPS
To : ALL HORSE OWNERS For
the benefit of horse owners and to facilitate the introduction of the
Microchip Program, the Commission will fully subsidize the first 1,500
microchips. These will cover
microchipping of foals born in 2005, 2006 and 2007 based on the previous
announcement on Microchip Implantation schedule as follows:
The
foals should be concurrently applied for DNA Typing and Parentage Validation
Program to avail of the free Microchip Implantation. Horse owners are
required to fill-up and file the Application for Microchip Implantation Form (PHILRACOM/SBAP
Form No. 7b) to properly schedule their foals. For your information and
compliance. March
22, 2007. USE OF COLD BRAND AS THE ONLY BRANDING TECHNIQUE AND PROHIBITING
FIRE BRANDING OF HORSES IN COMPLIANCE WITH REPUBLIC ACT 8485
OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT OF 1998
To : ALL RACEHORSE OWNERS AND BREEDERS Pursuant to Board Resolution dated
October 17, 2006, the Philippine Racing Commission, in due consideration of
the welfare of horses and in compliance with RA 8485, will promote the use of
cold/freeze brand as the only technique
to be used to brand horses in the Philippines that are applied for
registration either for breeding or racing, starting for produce or foals of
2006. The adoption of
cold/freeze branding as the only technique is in conformity with the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, as
stated in Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 15, Series of
2001 Section 3.5, “Branding shall be
done in efforts to reduce the pain”. For your strict compliance. November
16, 2006 IMPLEMENTATION OF DNA TYPING AND PARENTAGE VALIDATION (DNAT/PV) PROGRAM
TO : ALL
CONCERNED
As previously announced last November 16, 2006, the
implementation of the DNA Typing and Parentage Validation (DNAT-PV) Program
shall commence to gradually replace the current Blood Typing and Parentage
Validation (BT-PV) Program. The program will now include all foals of 2005 that are already or
will be applied for parentage validation and are not yet scheduled for sample
collection provided that their reported dams and stallions are also
applied for DNAT-PV Program. The parents then should undergo first the DNA Typing before the foals . This will reduce the overlapping of testing when the
time comes (in case of the above–mentioned foals born in 2005), should the
foals are also retired to become breeding stocks. All racehorses that have
been blood typed or parentage validated before should undergo the DNAT-PV
Program when they are applied as broodmares or stallions. For your information and compliance. November 17, 2006 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND
GUIDELINES FOR THE MICROCHIP PROGRAM
To : ALL RACEHORSE OWNERS AND
BREEDERS Pursuant
to Board Resolution dated October 17, 2006, the
Philippine Racing Commission, in due consideration of the welfare of horses
and in compliance with RA 8485, will promote the use of cold/freeze brand as
the only technique to be used to
brand horses in the Philippines that are applied for registration either for
breeding or racing, starting for produce or foals of 2006. The
adoption of cold/freeze branding as the only technique is in conformity with
the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, as
stated in Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 15, Series of
2001 Section 3.5, “Branding shall be
done in efforts to reduce the pain”. For your strict
compliance. IMPLEMENTING RULES FOR DNA TYPING AND PARENTAGE
VALIDATION (DNAT/PV) PROGRAM
To : ALL
RACEHORSE OWNERS AND BREEDERS Pursuant to Board Resolution dated 1. As a condition of entry into a 'Thoroughbred' Stud Book by
IABRW (International Agreement on Breeding, Racing and Wagering) and a major
ISBC (International Stud Book Committee) requirement for international
approval of a Stud Book; a policy of Horse Identification through DNA Typing
and Parentage Validation shall be adopted by the Stud Book authority of the
Philippines (SBAP) for all horses prior to their inclusion in the Philippine
Stud Book (official records). 2.The DNA Typing and
Parentage Validation Program will be implemented to gradually replace the
current Blood typing and Parentage Validation Program of the SBAP which would
involve the following: a) TRANSITION PERIOD /
INITIAL PHASE – DNA Typing of all existing Breeding Animals (bloodstock) that
have been registered with the SBAP to include: - All local bred Stallions
and Broodmares that are registered with the SBAP and that are eligible for
inclusion in the PSB. Breeders/Owners of eligible horses shall be informed by
the SBAP. - All imported horses that
are registered with the SBAP for purposes of breeding (Stallions and
Broodmares) b) REGULAR PERIOD/ ROUTINE
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE - After such period determined by the SBA of the Phils.,
when more than half the existing breeding population of horses that are
eligible for inclusion in the PSB; and, concurrent with the implementation of
the revised/amended rules of the SBA of the Phils., DNA Typing and/or
Parentage Validation Regulations shall take effect and compulsory testing
shall be a routine requirement during the registration procedure for all
horses that are eligible for inclusion in the Stud Book (PSB) official
records; to include: - All eligible Foals that
are registered with the SBA of the Phils. during the Foal Registration
process (Starting Foals born in 2006 and other foals qualified for DNA
Typing). - All other eligible
horses that are registered with the SBA of the Phils. for the purpose of
breeding (Stallion and/or Broodmare Registration process). 3. All existing registered
Stallions born in the 4. Unless otherwise decided by the ISBC, the SBA of the Phils.
reserves the exclusive right to determine which horses are eligible for
inclusion into the PSB official records based on the compliance with the
DNAT/PV Rules and Regulations; and, is the proper authority to accept/reject
any horses in the PSB. Such may only be appealable for final decision to the
ISBC. 5. During the Transition Period/Initial Phase of the DNAT/PV
program, the SBA of the Phils. shall make every effort to inform
breeders/owners which horses must undergo DNA Typing. 6. It shall be the responsibility of the breeder/owner to submit
an application for Inspection and DNA Typing together with the corresponding
fees ( 7. The application for Inspection and DNA Typing is also a
contract of agreement 8.
The
SBA of the Phils. shall advise the breeder/owner/his representative when his
horse/s have been scheduled for inspection and hair sampling/collection;
during which the breeder/owner/his representative must make the necessary
preparations and arrangements for the SBA Veterinarian's visit. Horse
breeders/ owners are required to have their foals properly branded on or before 1 year old before inspection and
sample collection. All foals born
starting in 2006 shall be required to undergo the DNA Program. All
eligible foals more than 18 months old that are not applied on the scheduled
date will incur penalty ( 9.
Collection of hair samples from the
mane or tail will be done in the presence of the owner or his representative
as all identifying marks (including foaling date, coat color, sex, dam and sire)
will be taken. a.
Using a clean mane comb, the
veterinarian (collector) shall isolate approximately 50 hairs from the mane
at the base of the neck (a small grouping of hair approximately the diameter
of a pencil). b.
The collector shall pull the mane close
to neck and pull quickly so the roots are included in the sample. (DO NOT CUT THE HAIR WITH SCISSORS). It
is best to obtain samples while the mane (or tail) is completely dry and free
of moisture. THE ROOT BULBS SHOULD NOT BE TOUCHED. c.
The hair sample must include the hair roots. The genetic material for testing is
located in the roots of the hair shaft making it imperative the roots of the
hair shaft are included with the sample. d.
The hair will be twisted slightly and
taped on the portion of the sample form/kit provided by the Laboratory (Print
out with barcodes). e.
The sample kit will be folded in half
as indicated in the form with the hair inside. f.
The sample will be placed into an
envelope with the details of the horse. The envelope should not be sealed with
tape or staple shut. g.
Each individual envelope with the
sample from different horses will be packed and sent to the DNA Laboratory
for analysis. 9. Upon completion of the Inspection and Hair Sampling process,
the SBA Vet shall issue the Owner/Breeder/his representative a copy of the
Identification Cert. and DNA Sampling Form which must be presented to the SBA
of the Phils., after testing has been completed and/or the horse qualifies as
an offspring of its claimed parents, in order that the Certificate of
Registration for the said horse may be issued showing the fact that it had
been DNA Typed/PV. 10. All eligible foals
must be parentage validated before they are finally accepted into the PSB
official records. 11. All eligible Foals whose analysis of the DNA Typing result has
shown that the declared sire and dam cannot be excluded as the parents, the
SBA of the Phils. shall issue a Cert. of Foal Reg'n with the fact that the
foal has qualified based on PV and/or has been DNA Typed and these foals
shall be recorded in the PSB under their dams with the entry 'Produce
Accepted.' 12.
During the Regular Period/Routine Implementation Phase of
the DNAT/PV program, returns cannot be accepted from a stallion/ broodmare
which has not been DNA typed or previously blood typed. During such period as
shall be determined by the SBAP said stallions/broodmares which have not been
applied for DNA Typing shall be dropped out or excluded from the PSB official
records. 13.
DNA
Typing/ Parentage Validation results will be included on the passport,
registration and export certificate. SCHEDULE OF HAIR SAMPLE COLLECTION
NEW CLASSIFICATION OF HORSES
T O : ALL CONCERNED Please be informed that effective immediately,
the following will be the new classification of horses: a. FILLY - shall refer to a female horse under four
years of age b. MARE - shall refer to a female horse four years
old or older c. COLT - shall refer to an entire horse under four
years of age d. HORSE - shall
refer to a male horse four (4) year old and above e. GELDED - male
horses with both testicles removed Henceforth, the above
classifications shall be used in all applicable transactions, official
records, and racing programs. March
28, 2006. REITERATION OF THE RULE PRESCRIBING A UNIFORM FOR
JOCKEYS, TRAINERS, ASSISTANT TRAINERS AND GROOMS
T O : ALL CONCERNED Please
be informed that the Commission, is reiterating its directive regarding the
wearing of the prescribed dress
code for all jockeys, trainers,
assistant trainers and grooms: a. TRAINERS - Light
Blue, Polo Barong with PRHTAI patch b. ASSISTANT TRAINERS
- Light Gray, Polo Barong
with PRHTI patch c. FOR SPA HOLDER - White,
Polo Barong d. GROOMS - rubber
boots, buttoned up racing colors, no bandana,
no cigarette from the time they get into
the premises of the Club with their horses d. JOCKEYS - Smart casual when inside the Club
premises CORRESPONDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE ABOVE: 1st Offense - P500.00 2nd Offense - P1,000.00 3rd Offense - P1,000.00
plus suspension of license for one month 4th Offense - P1,000
plus suspension of license for three months 5th Offense - REVOCATION
OF LICENSE Please take note that this
rule absolutely applies to the above persons and without exception. AMENDMENT TO PR 16,. FOUL RIDING OF THE
HORSE RACING RULES AND REGULATIONS
T O : ALL CONCERNED Please be informed that the
Philracom Board, in its meeting held amend
the provision of PR. 16 FOUL RIDING which will now read as follows: NEW RULE: PR. 16 FOUL RIDING - if a rider strikes,
pushes, holds or detains another horse or its rider in a manner prejudicing
another entry or its rider, so to interfere with that horses or its chance of
success or causes the unseating of a rider will be suspended for a period
of four weeks to twenty six racing weeks (4 to 26 racing weeks) along
with any person found to be a party to the offense. On the other hand, the
horse will not suffer any penalty. OLD RULE: PR. 16 FOUL RIDING - if a rider
strikes, pushes, hold or detains another horse or its rider in a manner
prejudicing another entry or its rider, so to interfere with that horses or
chance of success or causes the unseating of a rider will be punished along
with any person found to be a party to the offense, the horse will suffer no
penalty. (PR 16 carries a penalty of 12 to 26 weeks suspension). This
rule takes effect immediately. |
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