Uniform Drug Reform Discussed in Kentucky
Frank Angst
August 16, 2013
KHRC Medical Director Mary Scollay, DVM, gave an introduction to the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program.
KHRC Medical Director Mary Scollay, DVM, gave an introduction to the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program.
A 3-month-old colt from Montezuma County, Colo., has tested positive for West Nile virus.
Panelists said public perception is based on biased representation by press and industry organizations.
The Jockey Club recommended that all U.S. racing jurisdictions pledge to adopt a uniform medication program.
Dr. Chris Sanchez reviews recent top research papers published focusing on foal health.
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The genetic integrity of North American-bred horses doesn’t seem to have been affected by race-day medication.
The Jockey Club will provide funds to some racing jurisdictions to step up out-of-competition drug testing.
The BHA concluded its investigation into “Sungate,” a veterinary product which contains an anabolic steroid.
A total of seven horses have tested positive for EEE in North Carolina thus far in 2013.
Many of horse racing’s top owners again pledged to race their 2-year-olds without race-day medication.
RCI voted to approve model rules that create a points system and enhanced penalties for drug violations.
Reflective equipment use doesn’t appear to affect the occurrence or absence of near misses with traffic.
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The policy requires horses attending “hendra vaccinated events” to be fully vaccinated against the virus.
Two unvaccinated horses residing in western Idaho have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
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