Whose horse is this anyway?

Elspeth Kernebone
Updated September 8 2017 - 10:06am, first published September 7 2017 - 11:07am
Whose horse is this anyway?
Whose horse is this anyway?

Horseowners are being asked to have their say about the possible introduction of mandatory identification for all horses in NSW. The Department of Primary Industries is seeking feedback via an online survey to gauge support for a simple NSW horse identification scheme. The initiative was originally raised by the NSW Police via the NSW Rural Crime Investigators, said DPI Director of Biosecurity and Food Safety Compliance Peter Day. Such a program could improve disease control and traceability, as well as reducing horse theft, Mr Day said. This could help improve rider and handler safety, by reducing the misrepresentation of a horse’s history.

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Elspeth Kernebone

Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.

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