The OIE proposal on facilitation of international horse movement Susanne Münstermann Regional Commision for Europe Bern, 22 26 September 2014 Scientific and Technical Department, OIE Paris
Introduction Objectives Content High health, high performance (HHP) horse definition Role of the equine industry PPP Implementation of concept in 4 phases Next steps Conclusions Your questions?
Introduction HHP concept has been presented on many occasions Regional Commissions during GS 2014 Europe is member of the AHG Your comments on the new OIE Code Chapter and on our documents are appreciated OIE Hands Down 'Pivotal' Decision on Sport Horse Movement May 29, 2014 The Horse Global horse-racing body welcomes vote on horse movements May 2014 Horsetalk NZ
Introduction cont. Under EU legislation, free movement of registered horses is possible (2009/156/EC) EU situation is almost a blueprint for some elements of the HHP concept
Objectives Key objective is to find an approach to allow HHP horses to travel easier at global level, in line with OIE standards and global mandate To minimise the risk of disease spread
The High health, high performance horse High perform ance High health status BIOSECURITY CONTROL (BSC) Identification Identification and traceability traceability HHP Horses
Collaboration with the industry Key partners: International Equestrian Federation (FEI) International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) MoU & CA between FEI and OIE and IFHA and OIE Engagement in Public-Private-Partnership to address movement constraints at global level
Summary of concept (4 phases) 1 st phase Create a compartment for the purpose to prepare a sub-population of horses to become HHP horses 2 nd phase At the end of a 3-month preparation period, health certification of selected high performance horses 3 rd phase Travel for max 90 days to multiple locations 4 th phase Return to usual residence
1 st phase Establishment of the compartment Preparation phase of horses
10 Key measures taken to establish a compartment Country / zone Horses in the subpopulation Stable = compartment Local horse population Day 0 ------------------------------------- Day 90 All horses in the stable (compartment) are subjected to testing to certify their high health status during a period of three months The compartment is effectively isolated from the surrounding equine population and applies biosecurity measures All new entrants into the stable are also tested and isolated
Country health scenario 1 Preparation conditions differ depending on the equine health situation in the country 11 Country / zone is of: Known health status Requirements for horses in the compartment: Horses in the subpopulation Stable = compartment EIA test Piroplasmosis test EI vaccination or country free or antibody test Note: in this scenario, horses can move in and out of the stable, subject to prevailing veterinary inspection and keeping a detailed movement record, during the preparation period
Country health scenario 2 12 Country / zone is of: Horses in the subpopulation Stable = compartment unknown status for GLANDERS Requirements for horses in the compartment: EIA test Piroplasmosis test EI vaccination or country free or antibody test 2 serological test 6 months no glanders case reported in the stable
Country health scenario 3 13 Country / zone is of: Horses in the subpopulation Stable = compartment unknown status for VEE Requirements for horses in the compartment: EIA test Piroplasmosis testing EI vaccination or country free or antibody test 2 serological tests while under vector protection Vector protection for the last 3 weeks or vaccination 6 months no VEE case reported in the stable
Country health scenario 4 Country / zone is of: 14 Not officially free from AHS Requirements for horses in the compartment: EIA test Piroplasmosis testing EI vaccination or country free or antibody test Horses in the subpopulation Stable = compartment Code chapter 12.1.7 (3c) Vaccination 40 days before entering the stable Stable vector protected; horses also vector protected when training 1 st PCR test Last 14 days in vector protected quarantine, 2 nd PCR test
15 Day 90 certified healthy horses in the stable Horses in the subpopulation Stable can be registered on data base After successful establishment of the compartment, selection of HHP horses High health, high performance horses Select horses for competition
2 nd phase - Health Certification Model HHP Health Certificate* I. Identification of the horse II. III. IV. Origin of the horse Destination of the horse Transport information V. Certification I. Options for AHS, VEE, glanders, piroplasmosis II. III. EI vaccination EIA testing * Will be proposed as OIE Chapter
HHP Health Certificate cont. Other characteristics: Multi-use certificate: Usual residence temporary residence Temporary residence temporary residence Temporary residence usual residence (different location) Return to usual residence All movements, also in-country, will be recorded It is understood that the first movement is an international movement
3 rd phase - travel for up to 90 days After completion of residency: Registration as HHP horse and ready to travel HHP ticket to travel
6 th health certificate Premises of usual residence 1 st health certificate 5 th health certificate Country E Country A 2 nd health certificate Country D Country B 4 th health certificate Country C 3 rd health certificate
Border Inspection Post CHECK OUT GOVERNMENT HOME COUNTRY GOVERNMENT COUNTRY VISITING LOCATION BIOSECURITY REGISTER ENTRY PASS Database CHECK IN PROOF OF COMPETING CERTIFICATE EVENT High Health Performance Criteria VETERINARIAN Vaccination/Microchip reading Register information into database SHIPPER? TRAVEL LINE Border Inspection Post OFFICIAL
4 th phase - return to usual residence Permanent HHP horse (meet HHP requirements constantly) Temporary HHP horse Inactivation of the HHP card e.g for: - Breeding - Training - Grazing 3 months to reactivate membership Health safeguards Vaccination requirements BS conditions
Work in progress Next steps Elements to be developed step by step Next element to be evaluated by member countries: HHP Health Certificate More field testing Successfully done in Korea Application for Rio Olympics to be explored Extension work with private and public partners Promotion of a equine matters liaison person in Governments to become more familiar with HHP concept
Conclusions Clear socio economic benefits can be gained from the expanding HHP horse industries, particularly for nonclassical countries/regions Veterinary Services complying with OIE standards are essential to the implementation of the HHP concept and to provide credible certification Veterinary services are encouraged to work with industry organisations (e.g. IFHA and FEI) through Public-Private Partnerships
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OIE Biosecurity Guidelines PART I General Recommendations 1.1 Roles and responsibilities 1.2 Chain of command 1.3 Horse identification and traceability 1.4 Record keeping 1.5 Monitoring compliance and corrective action 1.6 Disease surveillance and reporting 1.7 Health management of the sub-population during preparation to become HHP horse 1.8 Administration of vaccines and other veterinary interventions 1.9 Contingency planning - premises and equestrian events BIOSECURITY GUIDELINES FOR HORSES IN THE HIGH HEALTH/ HIGH PERFORMANCE SUB POPULATION AND FOR EQUESTRIAN EVENTS
Part II: Premises, transport, events, certification 1. Planning an equestrian event Responsibilities and objectives Facilities, construction and equipment Planning in relation to the transport of horses Provision of veterinary services at an event 2. Contingency planning Roles and responsibilities Communication with participants, the public and media Recommendations on contingency plans Additional biosecurity measures to be implemented in a disease incident 3. Preparation of horses to attend an international equestrian event Official health requirements Recommendations to the person responsible for the horse 4. Transportation of horses Transport by road Transport by air 5. Veterinary health certification OIE standards FEI Veterinary Regulations IFHA Guidelines 6. Arrival of horses at an equestrian event or other establishment The examination on arrival Recommendations to the person responsible for the horse 7. Management of an equestrian event Prior to the arrival of horses Allocation of stables Monitoring and supervision of stables Ensuring the separation of horses of different health status Monitoring the health of HHP horses at an equestrian event Use of the isolation facility Departure of horses from an equestrian event
27 Additional requirements before HHP horses can travel, depending on the country health status where stable is located: Scenario 1 (known health status) Scenario 2 (unknown health status for glanders) Scenario 3 (unknown health status for VEE) Scenario 4 (not officially free of AHS) NO additional requirements at least last 10 days residency last 3 weeks residency under vector protection (if not vaccinated) last 14 days quarantine under vector protection