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bisphosphonates; Pennsylvania Outlines New Racing Drug

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.

New Vocations Launches Ambassador Program

The Blood-Horse Staff January 29, 2014

Those who have adopted a New Vocations horse can assist the organization in promoting retired racehorses.

The Incidence of Colic

Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) January 24, 2014

One study showed that equine colic has an estimated prevalence of 4.2 events per 100 horses per year.

McKeever Testifies at N.Y. State Gaming Commission Hearing

Edited Press Release January 24, 2014

McKeever’s research focuses on performance-enhancing practices on the equine athlete’s physiologic responses.

Breed Groups Support AQHA on Cloning Issue

Pat Raia January 22, 2014

Several groups support the AQHA in its bid to overturn a court decision regarding cloned horse registrations.

FL Senate Committee Passes Medication Bill

Racehorse Drug Penalty System Next Up in West Virginia

Tom LaMarra January 22, 2014

Officials will soon consider a penalty system for drug violations that dovetails with uniform model rules.

Proposed Racehorse Drug Rules Debated in New York

Tom LaMarra January 22, 2014

Officials heard the pros and cons of having different medication rules for Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds.

Excessive Cobalt Levels Detected in Meadowlands Racehorses

Pat Raia January 16, 2014

The cobalt was presumably used as a performance-enhancing substance, a statement said.

Palmer Named NYSGC Equine Medical Director

The Blood-Horse Staff January 13, 2014

Scott Palmer, VMD, Dipl. AVBP, will oversee the health and safety of horses at all New York state racetracks.

Booklet on Maryland Racehorse Medication Guidelines Released

Tom LaMarra December 24, 2013

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orphan foal behavior; Can We Determine Foals' Learning Abilities?

Growing Up: Estimating Adult Horse Size

Les Sellnow December 21, 2013

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Slow Go on Mid-Atlantic Drug Reform in Kentucky

Frank Angst November 16, 2013

Kentucky has begun initial consideration of the reforms through its Equine Drug Research Council.

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Tom LaMarra November 8, 2013

The United States Trotting Association (USTA) has created its own Medication Advisory Committee.

Parasite Egg Shedding on Central Kentucky Horse Farms

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment October 25, 2013

Study data showed the benefit of establishing strongyle egg counts to determine the need for treatment.

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