Law Summary

Introduction

This document outlines the requirements and procedures for the registration and re-registration of horses as mandated by the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) for the calendar year 2006.

Requirements for Registration and Re-Registration

• Legal Principle: The Philracom Board has established specific health-related documentation that must be submitted for the registration and re-registration of horses.

• Key Definitions:

  • Vaccination Result: Document certifying that the horse has received the necessary vaccinations.
  • Surra Test Result: Certificate indicating the horse has been tested for Surra disease.
  • Coggins Test Result: Certificate proving the horse has undergone the Coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia.

• Important Requirements:

  • Submission of the following documents is mandatory:
    • Vaccination Result
    • Surra Test Result
    • Coggins Test Result

Validity of Test Results

• Legal Principle: The Coggins Test results from the last quarter of 2005, conducted by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and Philracom, will be accepted for the registration and re-registration of horses in 2006.

• Key Definitions:

  • Existing Implementing Guidelines: References the procedures and regulations that govern the acceptance of test results.

• Important Requirements:

  • Coggins Test results from the last quarter of 2005 will remain valid, adhering to the stipulated guidelines.

Prohibition of Temporary Certificates

• Legal Principle: The Philracom will no longer accept temporary Surra Test Certificates for registration and/or racing purposes.

• Important Requirements:

  • Only permanent, official test certificates will be valid for registration and racing.

Conclusion

This notice is imperative for all stakeholders involved in horse racing and ownership to ensure compliance with the registration and re-registration protocols set forth by the Philracom.

Key Takeaways

• Registration and re-registration of horses require specific health documentation.
• Coggins Test results from the last quarter of 2005 are valid for 2006 registration.
• Temporary Surra Test Certificates will not be accepted moving forward.
• Stakeholders must comply with these requirements to avoid registration issues.