Digging Deeper into Breeders’ Cup Lasix Study
Frank Angst
December 19, 2013
Study shows horses who previously had not raced on furosemide fared well in Breeders’ Cup juvenile races.
Study shows horses who previously had not raced on furosemide fared well in Breeders’ Cup juvenile races.
Furosemide-free juveniles at the Breeders’ Cup had fewer, less severe instances of EIPH than other juveniles.
The KHRC approved changes to its withdrawal time guidelines for all racing breeds.
The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade is considering legislation (HR 2012) that would give the USADA the responsibility of ensuring the integrity and safety of racing.
A diverse group of speakers will gather to discuss integrity and safety in horse racing at a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee hearing scheduled for Nov. 21.
A U.S. House subcommittee has scheduled a hearing on horse racing safety and integrity for Nov. 21.
Kentucky has begun initial consideration of the reforms through its Equine Drug Research Council.
Several compounding pharmacies are under scrutiny from horse racing regulators.
Peter Pryor, DVM, who worked at a veterinarian at Lane’s End Farm, has died; He was 58.
KHRC Medical Director Mary Scollay, DVM, gave an introduction to the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program.
Many of horse racing’s top owners again pledged to race their 2-year-olds without race-day medication.
He was euthanized due to an inoperable mass in multiple sinus cavities and around his optic nerves.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved a “rapid response” protocol to examine emerging illegal drugs.
The trainer who failed to report a horse death received a penalty similar to those for medication violations.
The measures would allow the state to take action quickly when faced with emerging illegal substances.
Horses receiving Salix had difficulty replenishing their calcium levels 72 hours after drug administration.
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