About Us

Having commenced operations in 2018 SA Equine Health & Protocols NPC (SAEHP) is an NPC formed to ensure the sustainability and security of the African Horse Sickness control zones through various risk mitigation measures and controls.

SAEHP implements and maintains these measures under the authority of the South African National Director of Animal Health. SAEHP operates in a public/private partnership with the South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Western Cape Department of Veterinary Services (WCVS).

SAEHP also collaborates with DALRRD and the DTIC (Department of Trade, Industry and Competition) to negotiate the reimplementation of direct exports based on EU protocol principles to the EU and the UK and other potential trade partner countries.

Board of Directors

David Abery

Chairman

Mike De Kock

Board Member

Vaughan Köster

Board Member

Adrian Todd

Managing Director

Meet The Team

Team of management, adminstrative, veterinary and para-veterinary personnel that work in a public private partnership with the Western Cape and National Veterinary Services.

Adrian Todd

Managing Director

Dr beverley Parker

DALRRD Liaison and Consulting

Dr Camilla Weyer

Veterinary Logistics Manager

Dr John Grewar

Research and Innovation Manager

Dr Debra Carter

Regulatory and Oversight Veterinarian

Lizel Germishuys

AHT: Admin and Surveillance

Esthea Russouw

AHT: Admin and Surveillance

Tilla Viljoen

Assistant to the MD: HR & Accounts

Marie Van Der Westhuizen

Administrator: Multiple Movements

Johanne Jacobs

Administrator: Permits & Vaccination Permissions

Hannelie Jacobs

Office Manager

Christelle Scholtz

Administrator: Permits and Vaccine Permissions

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to the questions we receive the most about our services.
If we missed anything, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to help

  1. Apply for a Passport
  2. Your horse needs a AHS vaccination
  3. Apply for a Movement Permit
  4. HEALTH CHECK by private vet
    • CANNOT be <40 days -AND CANNOT be >24 months ago
    • MUST be performed by veterinarian
  • Complete application form at myhorse.org.za
  • Approved by State Vet Boland for movement purposes
  • ID page completed by veterinarian
    • WITHIN 72 hrs PRIOR to movement
    • completed in APPROVED passport
  1. Remember to Check our AHS Control Zones
  2. You need a Prenotification of movement to SV Boland
  1. Movement Application Process
    • ALL movements to a zone of higher control require a movement application to be sent to State Vet (SV) Boland
    • Complete application form at myhorse.org.za
    • Email to Movement Committee move@myhorse.org.za
    • NOTE: Movement applications received on the day of movement will NOT be considered unless in the case of MEDICAL emergencies
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    • Movement Permits are issued by State Vet Boland
  1. Approved horse passport with AHS _ vaccination and health check info included
  2. Movement Permit
  3. Any concession documents