Equestrian Canada Partners with EIDAP INC. To Deliver the New ‘124-000’ Microchip for Canadian Equines and National Equine Traceability Program
Equestrian Canada, in partnership with EIDAP Inc., is proud to announce the launch of the Canadian Horse Identification Program (CHIP), a traceability program open to all equines born and/or domiciled in Canada. This innovation marks a significant leap forward in ensuring the health, welfare, and identification of Canada’s equine population.
Equestrian Canada has been allocated a series of identification numbers for equines by the CFIA, in order to ensure the uniqueness of individual microchip numbers used to identify equines in the CHIP traceability program. The ‘124-000’ prefix designates that the microchip ID numbers are unique to Canada under the ISO international standards 11784 and 11785, and that the number is in a series allocated by CFIA.
Every Horse Counts
The CHIP program proudly includes all equines from the Equidae/Horse Family, such as horses, donkeys, mules, hinnies, and zebras. Microchipping is a reliable and globally accepted method of providing permanent and quick identification of equines for life. Microchips address concerns about equine health history, disease control, proof of ownership and more. The ‘124-000’ microchips will be available to vets and breed registries by March 2025. Veterinarians and Breed Registries can place pre-orders for the ‘124-000’ microchips starting January 2025. More information about the ordering process will be coming soon on our website everyhorsecounts.ca.
From Meg Krueger, CEO of Equestrian Canada, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Canadian Horse Identification Program (CHIP), marking a significant milestone for the equine sector. Partnering with EIDAP Inc. has been instrumental in bringing this initiative to fruition. Together, we are committed to delivering the program and the ‘124-000’ microchips to vets, breed registries and owners. This collaboration is not just about our companies; it’s about creating a brighter future for all equines born and/or domiciled in Canada.”
“We are excited to partner with Equestrian Canada to bring this initiative to life,” said Richard Grieves, Chief Executive Officer at EIDAP Inc. “The Canadian Horse Identification Program represents an important opportunity to ensure the health, welfare, and traceability of Canada’s equine population. Our partnership with Equestrian Canada allows us to further expand our capabilities by helping develop and implement a unique equine traceability program for Canada.”
About EIDAP Inc.
Since 1997, EIDAP Inc. has been providing microchips, readers and registry solutions across Canada. EIDAP Inc. has established themselves as a leader in companion animal identification and trusted partner for veterinarians, breeders, and animal welfare organizations. EIDAP Inc. sells only TROVAN, Ltd. microchips which are manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards and are ICAR certified. TROVAN is a globally recognized leader in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) since 1988.
“We are delighted that our highly anticipated program is ready to launch”, said Jean Klosowicz, Project Manager for the CHIP. “By partnering with a respected industry leader and working collaboratively with governments and our industry partners, we are poised to deliver a program that creates significant value for our equine community here in Canada.”
For more information about the CHIP and the new 124-000 equine microchips including pre-orders, please visit everyhorsecounts.ca.