A campaign to bring about changes in equine drug research in Kentucky has spilled over into the public and political arenas with a call for legislative action.

The Kentucky Equine Drug Council began a fight more than a year ago for the right to spend its money for out-of-state research and consultants. The drug council, which falls under the auspices of the Kentucky Racing Commission, encountered roadblocks in the form of legal opinions, one from the commission’s attorney who said state statute clearly requires the money to remain in Kentucky

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