Mid-Atlantic States Move Forward With Racehorse Drug Reform
Tom LaMarra
January 31, 2014
Industry stakeholders met Jan. 30 for an update on adoption of uniform medication and drug testing rules.
Industry stakeholders met Jan. 30 for an update on adoption of uniform medication and drug testing rules.
Those who have adopted a New Vocations horse can assist the organization in promoting retired racehorses.
One study showed that equine colic has an estimated prevalence of 4.2 events per 100 horses per year.
McKeever’s research focuses on performance-enhancing practices on the equine athlete’s physiologic responses.
Several groups support the AQHA in its bid to overturn a court decision regarding cloned horse registrations.
Officials will soon consider a penalty system for drug violations that dovetails with uniform model rules.
Officials heard the pros and cons of having different medication rules for Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds.
The cobalt was presumably used as a performance-enhancing substance, a statement said.
Scott Palmer, VMD, Dipl. AVBP, will oversee the health and safety of horses at all New York state racetracks.
The booklet lists 24 therapeutic medications with their withdrawal times and threshold levels.
There is no specific formula for estimating foals’ mature size that works in all instances.
Kentucky has begun initial consideration of the reforms through its Equine Drug Research Council.
The United States Trotting Association (USTA) has created its own Medication Advisory Committee.
Study data showed the benefit of establishing strongyle egg counts to determine the need for treatment.
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