W.Va. Horse Racing Officials Begin Examining Salix
Tom LaMarra
September 18, 2012
A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use.
A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use.
Gov. Steve Beshear implemented regulations reforming some aspects of the state’s equine medication policy.
Race-day medication discussions are taking place in both Kentucky and West Virginia.
The rules are scheduled to take effect Sept. 4, just before the start of Turfway Park’s meet.
The Jockey Club has added a provision governing regulatory administration of furosemide on race day.
The commission plans to hold a fact-finding meeting on use of race-day furosemide day, officials said Aug. 4.
The majority of the National HBPA affiliates have adopted pro-race-day Salix resolutions.
A new grassroots organization that opposes race-day medication wants involvement by the federal government.
Federal regulation of horse racing medications was the topic of a July 12 congressional hearing.
Thoroughbred horsemen in Indiana learned about corticosteroid use in equine joint injections.
Supporters ripped their opponents and vowed to take their case–that Salix is good for the racehorse–public.
Racing regulators around the country discuss Kentucky’s move to ban race-day furosemide administration.
The TRA has endorsed a policy for equine medication reform supported by many industry stakeholders.
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May.
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Hong Konj Jockey club support the decision.
Kentucky horsemen, after the vote, said they intend to lobby lawmakers to oppose the regulation.
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