Identification
Identification of all equids is compulsary in France. It is managed by the French institute for horses and equestrianism (IFCE) through the services of the SIRE.
The different types of identification document
A horse is considered to be identified, in compliance with the current regulations, when there is an identification document. In France, this document...See
The microchip or electronic transponder
Equipping a horse with a microchip or electronic transponder has become a compulsory part of equine identification in FranceSeeHistory and presentation of the « SIRE »
Any person related to the horse sector, has sooner or later to address the SIRE to complete administrative formalities or to find reliable information...See
DNA typing and its applications in verifying parentage
DNA typing enables to verify a horse’s parentage by analysing microsatellite markers. This fact sheet details its implementation and interpretationSee
Equine identification
Equine identification has become compulsory by decree. Any horse on French territory should be identified and then registered with the SIRE and microc...See
From identification to sanitary organisation
Identification, registration of locations where horses are kept, suitable sanitary follow-up of breeding horses are all essential tools in the fight a...See
Equine classification in France
European rule 2016/1012, known as « Zootechnical regulations » was established to harmonize management of genealogical books in Europe so as to promot...See
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