
ARCI Seeks to Unify Industry in Regulatory Restructuring
The group hopes to unify the racing industry behind efforts to strengthen integrity and a central rule-making process.

The group hopes to unify the racing industry behind efforts to strengthen integrity and a central rule-making process.
Stables won cash and prizes for their innovative event and promotion strategies used in public outreach.
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will award $2.48 million in grants to its 56 accredited organizations.

Researchers hope to study burros’ fertility, reproductive rate, survival and mortality, habitat selection, and more.
Katrin Hinrichs, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, is internationally recognized for her research in equine reproductive physiology.
Michelle Warro, Rebecca Walters, and Neil Agate received the Maryland Horse Industry Board’s awards on Dec. 5.
The group says it will use the input received to formulate recommendations for EIA control.
Equine Veterinarians Australia says the misuse of cobalt in horses is a serious welfare issue.
The committee approved the use of a lip cord in amateur and open halter classes for stallions aged 1 year and older.
The changes encourage governing jurisdictions to adopt RMTC criteria pertaining to official drug testing laboratories.
Grassroots efforts from equestrians played an important role in ensuring the program was included in the FAST Act.
Six 2015 veterinary graduates committed to careers in equine medicine were each presented with $4,000 scholarships.
Dr. Virginia Reef was named a distinguished educator (academic) at the 2015 AAEP Convention.
Recently retired John W. Lee, Jr., DVM, received the Distinguished Educator (Mentor) Award at the 2015 AAEP Convention.
Dr. Nat White was recognized for his leadership and volunteerism in the AAEP during his 43 years of membership.
Daniel P. Keenan, DVM, will serve on the board for a three-year term, which expires in 2018.
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