Racing regulators in the United States sent 340,932 biological samples to various laboratories for testing last year, RCI officials said. The results show 99.65% of the samples had no violation.
Regulators have decided to consider the results of two scientific research studies commissioned to help detect the deliberate administration of cobalt in racehorses before making a formal regulatory testing limit recommendation.
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that makes it legal for veterinarians to provide the care necessary to horses away from their licensed place of practice and across state lines.
Many of North America’s top Thoroughbred trainers are backing a plan to eliminate the use of race-day medication in the United States beginning next season.
The Animal Feed Network aims to improve reaction time by sharing information about animal feed-related illnesses and product defects.
The group becomes the 24th racetrack entity in the United States to commit to making a contribution to the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC).
Robert O’Neil, DVM, is a veterinarian with more than 35 years’ experience in the Thoroughbred industry.
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) is considering rules to govern racehorses in training in an attempt to identify whether they are at risk for injury.
Estimate, the 2013 Ascot Gold Cup winner belonging to Queen Elizabeth II, has tested positive for the banned substance morphine, Buckingham Palace announced July 22.
Veterinarians Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS; Edward H. Fallon, DVM; and A. Gary Lavin, VMD, will be honored by the Thoroughbred Club of America at its 83rd testimonial dinner at Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Kentucky, Sept. 28.
Five horses that ran in recent race meetings and under the care of various trainers have tested positive for morphine in their ‘A’ samples.
Bonus depreciation allows anyone in a business to write off up to 50% of new property purchased and placed in service in a tax year, including assets used in the horse business, such as horses and other equipment.
Prized was euthanized at age 28 July 13 at Old Friends retirement facility in Georgetown, Kentucky, due to infirmities of old age.
Blue Horse Charities provides funding to organizations involved in rehabilitation, retraining, and adoption of off-the-track Thoroughbreds.
Racehorse owners in Australia will be required to report the retirement of racing Thoroughbreds within 30 days under a new rule adopted by the Australian Racing Board.
Alliance officials said Indiana Grand has implemented numerous best practices, including several impacting racehorse health and safety.
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