I propose to take Questions Nos. 1761 to 1763, inclusive, together.
The named Society has issued 2,441 full pedigree foal identification documents in 2022. It has 278 cases where there are delays in issuing the identification documents. The Society has advised me that delays can occur in cases where, for example, incomplete/incorrect applications are received, unsuitable DNA samples submitted, etc. Applicants are notified of any errors as expediently as possible.
As part of the Society's recognition as a breed society and in accordance with the Animal Breeding Regulations, they are required to have a dispute resolution process. This process should be used when a breeder is not satisfied with a decision by that Society. Officials of my Department will deal directly with breaches of the Animal Breeding Regulations.