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What does "Person in Charge of the Animal" (PICA) mean?
What does "Person in Charge of the Animal" (PICA) mean?

What does ‘Person in Charge’ mean and why is it different from anyone else I decide to share my Equine Smartcard with?

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Written by Kristy Laroche
Updated over 2 months ago

What is a "Person in Charge"?

A ‘Person in Charge of Animal’ (PICA) is the person who daily looks after the equine and is the best person to contact in case of an emergency e.g. a disease outbreak. If no other PIC is selected, it will be assumed that the owner is also the Person in Charge of the Animal.

As an owner, you can set a PICA to be anyone for example, it could be:

  • Co-Owner, Farm owner, Barn manager, or staff member

  • Leaser, Rider, Trainer, Groom etc

Contact Details Stored on CED

The Person in Charge contact details will be stored against the equine on the Canadian Equine Database (CED). This is to ensure that the correct person is contacted as part of our service commitment to you.

There can only be one Person in Charge

As an owner, you can only set one Person in Charge per horse or other equine.

How do I update a Person in Charge?

If you need to update the Person in Charge, you can do this by visiting "Connected People" within your Digital Stable account or via the Digital Stable App.

Can a Person in Charge change my equines records?

A Person in Charge will be able to update the equine identification details including adding a Microchip Number, changing the colour, date of birth, gender i.e. gelding, vaccination, and movement records.

A person in charge cannot update owner details. They also cannot record the sale of the equine unless the owner gives them permission to do so.

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