Horses; live, pure-bred breeding animals

HS code 010121 covers the trade of live, pure-bred breeding horses. This industry plays a vital role in the global livestock and agricultural sectors, providing high-quality breeding stock to support the production of horses for various purposes, including racing, equestrian sports, and general agricultural work. The trade of pure-bred breeding horses is an important component of the broader livestock industry, contributing to the genetic diversity and improvement of horse populations worldwide.

The production of pure-bred breeding horses involves the careful selection, breeding, and rearing of horses with desirable genetic traits. Breeders use various techniques, such as selective mating, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer, to produce offspring with the desired characteristics. The horses are typically raised in specialized breeding facilities, where they receive proper nutrition, veterinary care, and training to ensure their health and fitness for breeding purposes.

The main inputs required for the production of pure-bred breeding horses include high-quality breeding stock, specialized breeding facilities, feed and forage, veterinary services, and skilled labor. Breeders may also require access to genetic testing and other technologies to assist in the selection and management of their breeding programs. Additionally, the industry relies on the availability of transportation and logistics services to facilitate the movement of breeding stock between different regions and countries.

The primary output of HS code 010121 is live, pure-bred breeding horses. These horses are then consumed by various industries, including 010119 Horses; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, 100110 Wheat and meslin, and 010600 Other live animals, which may use the breeding stock to produce horses for racing, equestrian sports, agricultural work, or other purposes. The trade of pure-bred breeding horses supports the broader livestock and agricultural sectors, contributing to the genetic improvement and sustainability of horse populations worldwide.