Hawthorne EHV-1 Quarantine Could be Lifted in January
The EHV-1 quarantine could be lifted around Jan. 10, track officials say.
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Frank Angst is a staff writer for The Blood-Horse magazine. An American Horse Publications three-time winner in best news story category, Angst has covered horse racing for more than a decade. Angst spent ten years at Thoroughbred Times, where he earned awards as that magazine’s senior writer and helped launch Thoroughbred Times TODAY. Besides covering horse racing, Angst enjoys handicapping. Angst has written about sports for more than 20 years, including several seasons covering a nationally ranked Marshall Thundering Herd football team.
Posted by Frank Angst | Dec 28, 2012 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Thoroughbred Racing
The EHV-1 quarantine could be lifted around Jan. 10, track officials say.
Read MorePosted by Frank Angst | Dec 14, 2012 | Article, Drug Testing, Medications, Thoroughbred Racing
Many leaders believe sweeping medication reform could become a reality in early 2013.
Read MorePosted by Frank Angst | Dec 14, 2012 | Article, Drug Testing, Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), Medications, Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbreds
The changes are designed to prevent mistakes in Salix administration prior to races.
Read MorePosted by Frank Angst | Nov 30, 2012 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Thoroughbred Racing
A Nov. 26 positive EHV-1 test extends the Hawthorne quarantine until at least Dec. 24.
Read MorePosted by Frank Angst | Nov 20, 2012 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Thoroughbred Racing
Three Hawthorne horses have died since the start of the outbreak last month.
Read MorePosted by Frank Angst | Nov 16, 2012 | Article, Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), Medications, Thoroughbred Racing
Salix administration mistakes have led to at least two horses being scratched from races this month.
Read MorePosted by Frank Angst | Oct 18, 2012 | Article, Pain Management, Thoroughbreds
Educating trainers about the warning signs of catastrophic injury can help improve equine safety.
Read MorePosted by Frank Angst | Oct 17, 2012 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Thoroughbreds
At least one horse has died and at least one more has contracted the disease.
Read MorePosted by Frank Angst | Oct 16, 2012 | Article, Pain Management, Thoroughbreds, Working With a Veterinarian
Pre-race inspections also communicate a message to horsemen that equine safety is a priority, one vet says.
Read MorePosted by Frank Angst | Oct 10, 2012 | Article, Drug Testing, Thoroughbreds
Chairman Louis Romanet applauded The Jockey Club’s efforts to prohibit race-day medication in U.S. racing.
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