Jockey Club Seeks Tougher Equine Medication Rules
Tom LaMarra
March 30, 2012
Broad adoption of the new medication policies hinges on action by regulators in all racing jurisdictions.
Broad adoption of the new medication policies hinges on action by regulators in all racing jurisdictions.
The database will include information about racehorse deaths, injuries, and incidents in New York.
Comments on the preliminary code of standards for aftercare organizations will be accepted through April 2.
In the wake of a March 25 New York Times report, Udall renewed his call for safety and integrity regulation.
Zenyatta, 2010 Horse of the Year, will be bred this year to Gainesway Farm stallion Tapit for a 2013 foal.
The son of Thoroughbred stallion Northern Prospect out of the Lucky Debonair mare Fortunate Bid was 31.
Research topics include foal pneumonia, laminitis, vitamin D’s role in immunity, and stem cell therapy.
The new group is designed to expand options for ex-racehorses and the demand for the breed in horse shows.
The show faced criticism after the first two horses died in racing accidents during season one filming.
Those responsible for the care of Zenyatta discussed her pregnancy will be on hand to answer questions.
Four mares and two stallions, both Triple Crown winners’ descendants, were killed in the March 10 barn fire.
New 2012 code protocol deals with mainly with race-day medication model rules and race-day security.
The Bernardini colt was born at 10:10 p.m. EST. Both Zenyatta and the colt are reportedly doing well.
The panel will provide insight on various health issues for the CHRB Medication and Track Safety Committee.
More than a dozen racetracks have committed to publishing their statistics from the Equine Injury Database.
If slots at racetracks are cut the racing industry will suffer irreparable harm, an industry member said.
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