No more freeze branding for NZ harness horses

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No more freeze branding for NZ harness horses
A standardbred foal being freeze branded. © HRNZ
Harness racing horses in New Zealand will no longer be freeze branded from next season, with microchipping the way of the future for the industry.
This season was a “transition” season, with standardbred foals being both branded and microchipped, but those born in the upcoming season will be microchipped only.
It brings the New Zealand industry into line with other harness racing jurisdictions around the world, and Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) said the change was about traceability and animal welfare as well as embracing technology.

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