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

Adrian Todd

Managing Director

John Grewar

Board Member

Susan Rowett

Board Member

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

Ronel Dann

Administrator: Permits & Vaccination 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 State Vet Boland movement approved passport if you do not already have one for your horse.
  2. Your horse needs a valid set of AHS vaccinations given by a veterinarian and recorded by the veterinarian in you horse’s passport.
  3. Apply for a movement permit.
  4. Schedule a health check for your horse with a private veterinarian to be completed within 72 hours prior to movement.
  • The AHS vaccinations must not have been given:
    • less than 40 days, and
    • more than 24 months of movement.
  • Must be performed by veterinarian and certified by a veterinarian in a valid passport.
  • Complete an application form with one of the State Vet Boland approved passport issuing authorities. Please contact us for an up to date list.
  • The passport ID page needs to be completed by veterinarian.
    • The health certificate check must be within 72 hours PRIOR to movement.
    • The health certificate must be completed by the veterinarian in an approved passport.
    • Send prenotification of movement to prenote@myhorse.org.za within 72 hours prior to movement.
    • Movement may only proceed with a valid movement permit.
  1. Remember to Check our AHS Control Zones.
  2. Movement Application Process:
    • ALL movements to a zone of higher control require a movement application to be sent to State Vet (SV) Boland.
    • Complete an application form available at myhorse.org.za
    • Email to the movement committee at move@myhorse.org.za.
    • Send prenotification of movement:

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:
    • Valid AHS  vaccinations, and
    • Health check certificate recorded by the veterinarian.
  2. Movement permit.
  3. Any concession documents.