Stud-Book Approval

A stud-book is any book, register, file or data medium which is maintained by a recognised organisation, and in which equines are entered or registered with reference to all their known ascendants. The operation of a stud book is regulated by the European Communities (Equine Stud-Book and Competition) Regulations, 2004 (S.I. No. 399 of 2004), as amended by the European Communities (Equine Stud-book and Competition) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 530 of 2007).

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is the Competent Authority for granting approvals under this legislation subject to the applicant having complied with the criteria for approval.

Application Forms and further information on the above can be obtained from Livestock Breeding Section, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Farnham Street, Cavan. Tel: 049 4368293, Fax: 049 4361486.