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1. Veterinary Procedures and Requirementsa) All veterinary examinations must be carried out within 30 days prior to entering pre-export quarantine and must comply with the 6 points covered in the download, "Veterinary Criteria for Permanent Importation of Racehorses into Hong Kong" - there will be no exceptions. This pre-export veterinary examination should be carried out in accordance with the Hong Kong Jockey Club's (HKJC) protocol by either:
b) The horse must be examined under saddle to complete the thorough 5 stage clinical examination - there will be no exceptions. You must observe and listen to the horses performing half pace or greater, work under saddle.
c) Please request from the agent/owner/trainer any relevant history - this information should be included in your report along with your considered observation on the horse's height, condition, temperament and conformation. The extent of your physical and ophthalmic examination should be in accordance with the AEVA or EBNZVA guidelines for pre-purchase examination.
d) The rhinolaryngoscopic examination must be performed at least once, preferably after the exercise under saddle, and all relevant observations be reported. The examination should include the trachea to the level of the bifurcation.
e) Radiological examination - as a profession we have to improve the quality, positioning and labelling of our x-rays. This radiographic protocol is important to the HKJC for monitoring and following of these cases. Only suitable x-rays should be included with your report ensuring that the minimum 42 x-rays are provided.
Labelling Requirements - radiographs must be:
Please note you will be asked to repeat radiographs if not up to the required quality, ie. the lateral stifle shot must show not only the patella, but also medial and lateral trochlear ridges and the femoro-tibial joint.
Agents/trainers should be made aware that this examination may require the horse to be taken to a clinic for this complete and thorough radiographic procedure. The Australian Veterinary Board regulations insist that the attending veterinarian retain their medical records including x-rays, for a minimum of 2 years. The HKJC require not only your written radiographic report, but also a copy of your x-rays.
f) A thorough report on your clinical findings on palpation and ultrasonographic examination of the tendons and suspensory ligament including the back of the pastern must be recorded in your written report. Although a copy of your printout is encouraged, it is not essential, provided we have a detailed written report.
g) The blood sample must be collected on the day of the 5 stage clinical examination and forwarded to one of the laboratories mentioned below in section 5 that has been indicated by Instone Asia. Samples must be collected in the containers provided and the instructions for collection must be strictly adhered too. Instone Asia will forward these collection packs to you as the New South Wales Laboratory & the Victoria Laboratory have different testing kits. This result must be included with your written report or forwarded, when received, to the HKJC nominated veterinarian. If any horse returns a positive phenylbutazone assay (or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory), the horse will not be allowed to travel to Hong Kong unless a further full 5 stage clinical examination is completed, together with a further blood sample negative for NSAID's taken on the day of lameness examination after exercise. No exceptions will be allowed.
h) Once you have completed your clinical examination, including ancillary tests if indicated (ie. ECG), a full written report must be provided, together with the radiographs, blood results and ultrasound print-out, and forwarded directly to the HKJC appointed veterinarian in your area for their review. Instone Asia will nominate the veterinarian they would like these reports to be forwarded too. The list of HKJC appointed veterinarians can be viewed in section 4 listed below.
i) The final paragraph of your report must place the horse into one of three categories:
j) The nominated HKJC veterinarian will review your report and x-rays, and hopefully confirm your opinion. Any horse, which falls into the second category, will have the reports referred immediately to Hong Kong for assessment by HKJC veterinarians. It is still possible for these horses to be imported with certain provisos, after discussion between the Hong Kong owner/trainer and the HKJC representatives in Hong Kong.
k) All veterinary reports, radiographs, blood results and ultrasound print-outs cleared by the Club's appointed veterinarians are then forwarded to Instone Asia who will then in turn forward these to the HKJC's Veterinary Department to be kept on record. This whole process is about transparency and integrity. The Hong Kong Jockey Club wishes to be better informed of pre-existing abnormalities than they have in the past, and they also wish to have the opportunity to discuss any issues which may arise during the examination, with the Hong Kong owner/trainer prior to importation. If you have any question regarding the requirements or procedures forming the above pre-export examination, you should call one of the nominated HKJC veterinarians and/or Instone Asia Air Services before commencing the examination. This importation criterion is the Club's official requirements for the use of the HKJC only.
2. Agent Procedures and Requirementsa) A Booking Form must be completed either online or by fax and submitted to our office to guarantee a space on the shipment. The horses value, insurance option and owner details must be completed in order for your booking to be valid. Please note that no horses will be accepted for pre-export quarantine if the Owner's details and eligibility to import a horse into Hong Kong are not confirmed by the HKJC. Therefore, these details will need to be provided on the Booking Form otherwise sufficient time will be needed to confirm these details with the Club.
b) Please note that it is now a requirement that Instone Asia receives all horses Foal Identification Cards at the time of making a booking. In instances where we have not received a Foal Identification Card then the horses will remain on the reserve list, until such time as it is received by this office. Therefore can you please send all Foal Identification Cards via Express Post to our office at your earliest convenience.
c) All Hong Kong Owners must have a valid permit for the racing season.
d) Without approval from the Club's appointed vet, and Instone Asia no horse should start the pre-export quarantine. 3. Accountsa) All expenses incurred for the pre-export veterinary examination and the fees charged by the Club's appointed vet should all be for the Hong Kong Owner's account or the Agents account.
b) Should a horse fail the veterinary examination then Instone Asia Air Services will accept no responsibility for any veterinary charges that you may have incurred. 4. Hong Kong Jockey Club Appointed Veterinarians for Australia
5. Australian Laboratories for NSAIDs Tests
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