Cal Expo Stewards Suspend Trainer with History of Cobalt Use
Edited Press Release
February 4, 2016
Stewards suspended Marissa Tyler after tests revealed that Standardbreds in her barn had excessive cobalt levels.
Stewards suspended Marissa Tyler after tests revealed that Standardbreds in her barn had excessive cobalt levels.
The affected horse has been euthanized due to progressive neurologic disease.
The BLM has extend the comment period one week to Feb. 10.
The FDA has approved Quest Plus (moxidectin/praziquantel) for use in breeding, pregnant, and lactating mares.
Hickey joined the American Horse Council staff in 1989 and succeeded the late Rich Rolapp as president in 1993.
New Mexico’s acting state veterinarian Alexandra Eckhoff, DVM, offered tips to horsemen at two Feb. 1 meetings.
The Brooke USA is helping horses working in a garbage dump and recycling center in San Martin, Mexico.
Carolyne Crowe, BVetMed, BSc, MRCVS, will present on how vets can cope more effectively with the pressures of practice.
The quarantine requires all horses at the track to remain and prevents new horses from arriving for at least 21 days.
Fasig-Tipton, through Blue Horse Charities, donated $50,000 towards the rebuilding of the structure lost in a barn fire.
The code includes standards for food and water requirements, husbandry practices, equine health, and more.
Speakers will discuss how horses learn and how that knowledge can be applied to training.
Awards are available in numerous disciplines, such as eventing, dressage, Western and English pleasure, games, and more.
Two horses were in the quarantine/hospital barn when it caught fire on Jan. 23, but both were evacuated safely.
Five horses at Sunland Park Racetrack have now been confirmed positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
TCA will use the funds to support organizations that work on behalf of Thoroughbreds and the people who care for them.
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