Weatherbys E-Passport set to go live for British and Irish markets in 2021

The Weatherbys E-Passport is set to go live for the British and Irish thoroughbred markets in 2021, and in doing so will provide a safe platform for all legislative requirements relating to identification, health, welfare, movement and ownership.

Elements of the Weatherbys E-Passport are already in use within Britain and Ireland, and the technology will help trace the movement of breeding stock during the season.

In response to last week's announcement from the International Sport Horse Confederation (IHSC) regarding digital passports, the app will will include stallion, mare and foal registration, pre- and post-racing vaccinations and medications along with ownership updates and full identification.

Brian Kavanagh, CEO of Horse Racing Ireland, said: “The work we are doing in conjunction with the IHRB and utilising the Weatherbys E-Passport has been incredibly positive for the pre-clearance of vaccination status. We see the E-passport as a central part of the welfare and traceability strategy for Irish racing over the coming years.”

Claire Sheppard, CEO of the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, added: "We're working very closely with Weatherbys on a larger number of projects - and the Weatherbys E-Passport is central to many of these through the part it can play in identification, traceability, health and welfare benefits for the thoroughbred.

"The equine movement element of this technology was vital at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic as it was used to track the movement of thoroughbreds during the breeding season."

David Sykes, director of equine health and welfare at the BHA, said: “The introduction of the Weatherbys Vaccination App played an important role within the protocols that allowed for racing to resume on June 1. The app brought both improved efficiency and greater security for those working with passports/passport data as the sport resumed behind closed doors during the pandemic."

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