Meerut, July 7 -- India has achieved a significant milestone with the establishment of the country's first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC) at the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre & College in Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh.

This facility has received official recognition from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), a crucial step toward integrating Indian sport horses into global equestrian events, according to RVC and a Press Information Bureau release.

This initiative is driven by a collaborative effort involving the department of animal husbandry and dairying, the Ministry of Defence, the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), and the Uttar Pradesh government. The development ensures compliance with internationa...