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July 9, 2001 Department of Agriculture Administrative Order 15 Series of 2001

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Section 10

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Welfare considerations are important for the keeping and farming of horses. Standard procedures in animal welfare are not only legally important, but they also ha e direct economic benefits because they enhance producti ity. !ood husbandry is essential for good welfare, modern breeding, feeding, housing, and management system of horses. "his will lead to an impro ement in the #uality of life as well as in the performance of the horses. "hese $ules and $egulations are intended to encourage all persons in ol ed in the e#uine industry to adopt the highest standards. "hese $ules and $egulations take into consideration the fi e %&' basic freedoms of animals which are( freedom from thirst, hunger and malnutrition) freedom from physical discomfort and pain) freedom from in*ury and disease) freedom to conform to essential beha ior patterns) and freedom from fear and distress.

"hose concerned with the day+to+day care of the horses shall treat the animals with care and consideration. "he welfare of horses shall be safeguarded under a ariety of management systems. ,orses shall be pro ided with comfortable and secured accommodations. -f they are confined in stables, they shall ha e sufficient space for feeding, stretching, and e.pressing their normal beha ioral patterns. /ro ided, howe er that if they are kept outside, they shall ha e shelter a ailable to protect them from inclement weather and pro ided with shade from direct sunlight. ,orses are used for the following( racing, polo games, e#uitation, draft, entertainment, recreation, rodeos, cutting horses, pets, military acti ities, etc.

"hese $ules and $egulations are based on the knowledge and technology a ailable at the time of publication and may need to be changed and impro ed in the light of future knowledge. "he application of e.perience and common sense in the husbandry of horses is still important. Section 20D!)%"%$%O" O) $!R+S 2.1 Breeding Farm refers to farms for the purpose of impro ing the three %6' /7s such as pedigree, progeny and performance of horses with a minimum of ten %10' mares to one %1' stallion. Castration refers to the surgical remo al of testicles. Committee on Unsound Horses refers to the 5ommittee created by the /hilippine $acing 5ommission tasked to monitor racehorses during workouts and e.ercises and e aluate their soundness to participate in races whene er warranted. "hey decide which horses will be allowed to race. Corral refers to an enclosure for holding animals, such as, but not limited to, holding corral, paddock, stable, stockyard and chute. Covering refers to the act of mating in horses. Docking of Tails refers to the cutting of part or portion of the tail. Doping refers to the act of administering prohibited substance;s for purposes of altering the performance of the horse. Draft Horse refers to horses used for work. Equitation refers to the act or art of riding on horseback. Farm Paddock refers to the co ered or open enclosure where horses are e.ercised freely under super ision. Kalesa/Karitela/Til ur!/Carrriage Horses refer to draft horses pulling =kalesa>, =karitela>, tilbury or carriages. Farrier refers to a person offering ser ices for the trimming and shoeing of the hoof. "icensed #eterinarian refers to a person who graduated from an accredited eterinary school with the degree of 2octor of ?eterinary @edicine and duly registered with the /rofessional $egulation 5ommission %/$5' and holds a /rofessional "a. $eceipt %/"$', both of which must be current. "unar !ear refers to a 12+month period. $anila %ocke! Clu & 'nc( refers to the corporation of the same name which has a congressional franchise to hold horse races. "he racetrack is known as San Aa4aro ,ippodrome and is located in @anila. 2

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P)ilippine *acing Clu & 'nc0 refers to the corporation of the same name which has a congressional franchise to hold horse races. "he racetrack is known as Santa Bna /ark and is located in @akati. P)ilippine *acing Commission also known as /,-A$B50@ refers to the go ernment regulatory body on horse racing. Pin firing refers to the surgical inter ention to correct;treat lameness by the use of physical heat. Polo Clu refers to aggregation of enthusiasts or places where polo games are played. Polo Ponies refer to horses used for the sport called polo. "hey are usually 18+1& hands tall. Pro)i ited +u stance refers to any substance that enhances, diminishes or alters the racing performance of a horse due to its effects on the central or peripheral ner ous, the cardio+ ascular, respiratory, digesti e, musculo+ skeletal, and;or uro+genital systems of a horse, as determined by /,-A$B50@. Racetrack refers to any structure, facility, land or premise where horses are raced or e.ercised and is operated by an entity with a congressional franchise. Racing Club refers to an entity with congressional franchise to maintain and operate racetracks with betting. *ace Horses refer to horses which are #ualified to participate in horse races conducted by racing clubs with a congressional franchise to hold horse races. 3ualification re#uirements are, among others, proper registration with the Stud Cook and Bnimal $egistry 2i ision of the Cureau of Bnimal -ndustry, registration with the /,-A$B50@ and compliance with other /,-A$B50@ regulations in order to participate in /,-A$B50@ authori4ed horse races. *acing Paddocks refer to enclosures where horses are held prior to horse races or polo games or other acti ities in racing clubs. "hese are also structures that are used for mating horses. *iding Horse refers to horses being used mainly for riding or e#uestrian competitions. *iding +c)ool refers to a school where people and;or horses are trained for purposes of e#uestrian competition or pleasure. +ta le refers to any structure or building where horses are kept or housed. +tud Book and ,nimal *egistr! Division -+B,*D. refers to the 2i ision of the Cureau of Bnimal -ndustry where horses are registered. "his 2i ision was formerly called the Dational Stud Earm and is duly recogni4ed by the -nternational Stud Cook 5ommittee %-SC5'. 6

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+urgical Procedure refers to any procedure in the animal with the use of surgical instruments in ol ing incision, e.cision, and;or transection of organs or part of it with the use of anesthetic. Training +c)ool refers to a place where horses are trained for horse racing, e#uestrian competition, pleasure or draft. Trimming refers to the cutting of the ear or a portion thereof. T/itc) refers to an apparatus which is applied to the upper or lower lip of the horse for restraining purposes. 0)ip refers to an instrument used in horse racing, polo and e#uitation. "he standard whip length aries in racing, polo games and e#uitation.

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Section 30

+A"A#!+!"$ O) 'ORS!S 6.1 Bdministering a substance;s not authori4ed by /,-A$B50@ is punishable under this Bdministrati e 0rder %B0', e.cept for health purposes as administered or prescribed by a /,-A$B50@ F accredited licensed eterinarian. ,owe er, this e.ception is without pre*udice to /,-A$B50@7s decisions in races. 6.2 Surgical inter ention to remo e registered brands is prohibited. "attoos, markings and other identification gadgets imbedded in the animal shall not be altered. 6.6 2ocking of tails and trimming of ears are prohibited unless for health purposes. 6.8 6.& Soring or firing of the limb is strictly prohibited. Cranding shall be done with efforts to reduce the pain. Cranding on the face is strictly prohibited. "he use of microchips is highly recommended.

6.9 "he twitch shall ne er be applied to the ears. 6.: Ceddings shall be changed at least once a month or as often as necessary.

6.< Strict hygiene and sanitation shall be enforced in the area where the animal is kept. 6.9 5ollection of garbage at the racetracks, stables and other stabling facilities shall be done at least once a week. 6.10 6.11 6.12 "here shall be a pro ision for en ironmental enrichment of the horses. Bll surgical procedures in horses shall be done by a licensed eterinarian. Shoeing shall be carried out regularly and whene er necessary by a Cureau of Bnimal -ndustry %CB-' F Stud Cook and $egistry 2i ision %SCB$2' registered farrier. 8

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Bnimal grooms and caretakers shall be properly trained.

'!A $' -AR! 8.1 "here shall be regular accinations, deworming and hoof trimming;shoeing program for horses. "he accination program shall be based on the re#uirements of the Cureau of Bnimal -ndustry %CB-' and /,-A$B50@ and shall be recorded accordingly. 8.2 8.6 "he horses shall be tested for diseases as re#uired by CB-. ?accination 5ertificates shall be properly accomplished and shall carry the following( "a. -dentification Dumber %"-D', /rofessional $egulations 5ommission Aicense Dumber %/$5 Do.', /rofessional "a. $eceipt %/"$' /,-A$B50@ Bccredited Dumber, Serial and ?eterinary $egistration -nde. Dumber %?$-'.

8.8 Bny licensed eterinarian who may wish to work for racehorses, polo ponies and horses for e#uitation shall first seek accreditation from the /,-A$B50@. 8.& Bll stables shall ha e their own on+call eterinarians as re#uired under B0 < for emergencies. 8.9 "he abo e re#uirements shall apply to race horses, polo ponies and horses for e#uitation;e#uestrian competition.

Section 50

*R!!D%"# &.1 &.2 @ares shall be bred not earlier than 2 G lunar years of age. Stallions standing at stud shall not be made to perform more than two %2' co erings per day and shall be gi en at least 1 + 2 days se.ual rest after three %6' consecuti e days of co erings. ?itamin and mineral supplements shall be pro ided. ,orses shall not be made to wear ery tight halters and bits. -mported and;or newly ac#uired horses shall be #uarantined according to CB- re#uirements. Creeding operations of farms shall be super ised by a licensed eterinarian. 5orrals, paddocks and ade#uate pasture area shall be made compulsory re#uisites in breeding farm operations. ,orses shall be properly sheltered and protected during inclement and stormy weather conditions. Stallions shall be kept away from the mares when not in ser ice.

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S$A* !S 9.1 /roper shelter for boarding and stabling of horses intended for either breeding, racing and riding or for any purpose shall be pro ided. 1.isting structures shall be sub*ect to e aluation by the CB- including its deputi4ed agencies. /ro ided, howe er, that for new structures, upon effecti ity of this 0rder, it shall be at least 6.& m . 6.& m and ground to ceiling clearance of at least 6.& m per animal. -deally, horses should ha e enough space to lie down. Sharp ob*ects shall not be allowed to protrude in the stables. Stables shall ha e ade#uate drainage system, steady supply of water and feed troughs. Stables shall be ade#uately entilated and properly e#uipped with beddings. Ceddings shall be changed not less than once a month. /recautions against fire shall be undertaken by pro iding sufficient fire e.its to allow e acuation in case of emergencies. 1lectrical installations shall be periodically checked, preferably monthly. Eirefighting e#uipment shall also be installed. Bppropriate lighting system shall be installed. "he abo e re#uirements shall apply to race horses, polo ponies and horses for e#uitation;e#uestrian competition.

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Section 60

RA-%"# :.1 :.2 :.6 :.8 ,orses shall ha e completed two %2' lunar years %28 months' before they are allowed to race. ,orses to be raced shall be inspected by /,-A$B50@ + accredited licensed eterinarians. Starting gates and paddocks at the racetracks shall be kept safe. ,orses that are totally blind including those with unilateral blindness shall not be allowed to race. ,orses with unilateral blindness ac#uired during the first si. %9' months of racing shall not be allowed to run. ,owe er, horses that ha e been in the races for more than a year that de eloped the same shall be allowed to continue running depending on the recommendation issued by the /,-A$B50@ 5ommittee on Hnsound ,orses. "he use of sharp and pointed spurs is prohibited. 1.cessi e use of the whip during a race is not allowed including the use of whips after the finish line.

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,orses with gross anatomical lesions on *oints as well as any other discomfort, illnesses, or infectious physical infirmities that affect their fle.ibilities and are showing signs of lameness shall not be allowed to run. ,orses shall not be fitted with impro ised or unauthori4ed racing paraphernalia. "he paraphernalia used shall be in accordance with /,-A$B50@ standards. "he CB- may deputi4e /,-A$B50@ in the registration of racetracks and stables.

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Section 70

/O O /O"%!S <.1 <.2 /olo ponies shall not be used before ha ing completed four %8' lunar years of age or until such time that the epiphyseal plate is closed. "here shall be a 5ommittee on Hnsound ,orses for polo clubs which shall formulate the guidelines on health and welfare of the horses, during and after games. "he 5ommittee shall submit the guidelines to the BW2 for appro al. "his 5ommittee shall be composed of the following( chairman of the polo committee, polo club eterinarian, representati e from a professional eterinary association such as the /hilippine Bssociation of 1#uine /ractitioners %/B1/', CB- representati e and stable manager. "he licensed eterinarians shall ha e been accredited by the /,-A$B50@. Sections 6, 8, & and 9 shall also be applicable to polo ponies.

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Section 80

$RA"S/OR$ O) 'ORS!S )OR RA-%"#, R%D%"#, /O O #A+!S A"D O$'!RS 9.1 Shipping permits and authority to ship shall be secured from the CB- or its local agencies as re#uired by CB-.

9.2 "ransport ehicles shall ha e appropriate flooring materials to pre ent horses from slipping. 9.6 ?ehicles shall be so constructed and be pro ided in order that the animals inside can be inspected from the outside, and for this purpose shall be pro ided with suitably arranged openings and footholds. Section 100 O$'!R 'ORS!S 9.aritela, Draft, /onies, etc0: 10.1 10.2 ,orses that are used for whate er purpose such as draft shall be co ered by an annual eterinary health certificate. ,orses used for pulling =karitela>%rig' and as draft shall be gi en ample time to rest. "hey shall not be used during e.tremely hot time of the day. :

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5alesas or karitelas shall not be o erloaded. Aoading on the roof shall not be allowed. 2owned horses shall not be whipped.

'ORS!S )OR A+US!+!"$ A"D !"$!R$A%"+!"$ 11.1 11.2 ,orsefighting shall be strictly prohibited in accordance with Section 9 of $B <8<&. ,orses that are used for amusement and entertainment shall not be allowed to take part in any acti ity which will cause unnecessary suffering to itself or others. Bny horse showing signs of lameness or in*ury must not be allowed to perform and should recei e eterinary attention. ,orses used for riding or dri ing purposes shall ha e safe and well maintained tack and harness.

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Section 120

D!S$RU-$%O" O) 'ORS!S 12.1 ,orses that ha e been diagnosed as afflicted with incurable and highly contagious diseases as certified by SCB$2 and the Bnimal ,ealth 2i ision of the CB- shall be destroyed immediately, obser ing the pro isions of B0 21, series of 1999. "he CB- shall pro ide the list of all highly contagious and notifiable diseases. Bfter destruction, the carcass or cada er of the horse shall be buried in a deep pit and;or disposed of according to any acceptable procedure to pre ent the possible spread of disease. ,orses that ha e met accidents in the racetracks, polo fields and those for e#uitation and with conditions that are irreparable shall be euthani4ed. -f the animal shall be treated or otherwise, its pain shall be immediately addressed to and shall be treated by a /,-A$B50@ + accredited licensed eterinarian. B weekly progress report shall be submitted to the CB- F BW2 by the attending eterinarian for their assessment. -f a horse is in such a condition that it would be cruel to keep it ali e and in the opinion of a /,-A$B50@ F accredited licensed eterinarian it will not respond to treatment for any serious in*ury in ol ing significant pain, it must be humanely destroyed without delay.

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Section 130

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@inimum standards for humane slaughter 16.1.1 16.1.2 Do person may keep ali e any horse which is in such a condition that is cruel to keep it ali e. Slaughter may be performed only by persons who are able to pro e competence or appropriate training in the method selected.

16.1.6 Bde#uate precautions must be taken to protect other animals and people from in*ury. 16.2 Bcceptable methods for the humane slaughter of horses are( 16.2.1 $apid intra enous in*ection of a euthani4ing agent % it should be warned that tissue residues will render the carcass unfit for human or pet consumption in this techni#ue

16.2.2 Hse of a capti e bolt or humane killer. 16.2.6 Shooting, using a firearm. 16.2.8 "he abo e procedures must be performed only by persons who are able to pro e competence or appropriate training in using the method selected. 16.6 16.8 "he point of entry of the capti e bolt or gun shall be the point of intersection of diagonal lines taken from the base of each ear to the opposite eye. "he target area and direction of the bullet are shown below(

)igure 1. The target area for humane destruction of a horse by shooting just above the intersection of the broken lines.

)igure 20 The direction in which a bullet should be fired at the target area.

Section 140

A--R!D%$A$%O" 18.1 18.2 "he CB- shall deputi4e /,-A$B50@ to assist in the implementation of this 0rder in racetracks. Bll certifications for eterinary health shall include the name of the eterinarian, "a. -dentification Dumber %"-D', /rofessional $egulations 5ommission Aicense Do. %/$5', /rofessional "a. $eceipt %/"$' and /,-A$B50@ Bccreditation Dumber.

Section 150

/!"A /RO&%S%O"S ?iolation of any of these $ules and $egulations shall be penali4ed in accordance with $B <8<&.

Section 150

S!/ARA*% %$1 - AUS! -n case any pro ision of these $ules and $egulations is declared contrary to law and;or unconstitutional, other pro isions which are not affected thereby shall continue to be enforced and in effect.

Section 160

R!/!A %"# - AUS! Bll Bdministrati e 0rders, $ules and $egulations and other administrati e issuance or parts thereof, inconsistent with the pro isions of this $egulation are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 170

!))!-$%&%$1 "his $egulation shall take effect fifteen %1&' days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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