FEI Bureau Meeting, 10 April 2008, Interlaken (SUI) The Veterinary Committee made its report to the Bureau.

Update on the Medication Control Programme with figures for 2007The cohesion of the FEI, with eight different disciplines whose outlooks and needs can be very diverse, is largely maintained by one fundamental principle – the welfare of the horse. It is a very broad term that is echoed at all levels of the administration of the sport – whether it be in terms of rules, research, or development, to name but a few.

FEI Bureau Meeting, Dubai (UAE), 15-16 November 2007The FEI Veterinary Committee Chairman presented a detailed update on FEI veterinary activities pertaining, amongst others, to veterinary research, major event veterinary preparations, welfare sub committee issues, hypersensitisation, hyperflexion, competition intensity, equine influenza and concerns over other diseases. MEDICATION CONTROL PROGRAMME (MCP) UPDATE As per 1 October 2007, 1722 horses had been tested. Seventeen positive test results were noted within the MCP (Groups I + II); another sixteen were noted outside of the MCP.

TEMPORARY IMPORTATION OF HORSES FOR 2008 The importation schedule and quarantine protocols have been finalized. A 7-day pre-export quarantine (PEQ) at centers approved by HKG and a 10-day post-arrival isolation (PAI) have been regulated. During the PAI, training can continue at specified times and the competition can commence. At this moment, it seems that the venue stables will be opened two weeks prior to the competition. For an optimal flight recovery and acclimatization of the horses, it is strongly recommended to arrive as early as possible.