McKeever Testifies at N.Y. State Gaming Commission Hearing
McKeever’s research focuses on performance-enhancing practices on the equine athlete’s physiologic responses.
UK Seminar Series Kicks Off Jan. 30
On Jan. 30, two speakers will discuss inflammatory airway disease.
Racehorse Welfare, Safety Summit Set for July 8-9
The two-day workshop brings together a cross-section of the breeding, racing, and veterinary communities.
Racehorse Drug Penalty System Next Up in West Virginia
Officials will soon consider a penalty system for drug violations that dovetails with uniform model rules.
Proposed Racehorse Drug Rules Debated in New York
Officials heard the pros and cons of having different medication rules for Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds.
EHV Scare at Pennsylvania Racetrack
A barn was quarantined due to a suspected EHV case, but quickly released when the horse tested negative.
No Additional Signs of EHV-1 at Fair Hill
The suspect horse is in stable condition and has shown gradual neurologic status improvement.
Excessive Cobalt Levels Detected in Meadowlands Racehorses
The cobalt was presumably used as a performance-enhancing substance, a statement said.
Irish Star St Nicholas Abbey Dies From Colic
Champion Irish racehorse St Nicholas Abbey died the morning of Jan. 14 due to complications from colic.
Palmer Named NYSGC Equine Medical Director
Scott Palmer, VMD, Dipl. AVBP, will oversee the health and safety of horses at all New York state racetracks.
The Meds Maze
Get helpful information for navigating the crowded field of performance-horse medications.
Parx Racing EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted
The quarantine of two barns began in early November 2013 when a horse tested positive for EHV-1.
Possible EHV-1 Case Quarantined at Fair Hill Training Center
A horse at the Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Md., is in quarantine with a suspected case of EHV-1.
Study Looks at Racehorses’ Transitions to Second Careers
The study indicates indicates a large percentage of horses are acquired from their owners, not auctions.
Eclipse Award Finalist Laughing Dies From Colic
Laughing is a finalist for the 2013 Eclipse Award as the nation’s outstanding female turf performer.
Two Racehorses Dead after Training Collision
The Jan. 4 accident claimed the lives of racehorses Caixa Electronica and Six Drivers.