Grade I Winner Ogygian Dead at 32
Edited Press Release
March 16, 2015
Ogygian, the oldest pensioner at Old Friends, was euthanized March 14 due to complications from colic.
Ogygian, the oldest pensioner at Old Friends, was euthanized March 14 due to complications from colic.
The incidence of fatal injury for 2014 was 1.89 per 1,000 starts, compared to 1.90 per 1,000 starts in 2013.
The program includes a new primary testing lab, an audit lab, expanded out-of-competition testing, and cobalt testing.
The move follows an investigation into horse welfare issues and noncompliance with FEI endurance rules and regulations.
Issues include tax matters and racehorse drug and therapeutic medication regulation and testing.
David Howman will discuss the organization’s efforts in bringing international consistency to anti-doping policies.
The legislation would require the New Mexico Racing Commission to establish rules for handling drug testing specimens.
Study topics include laminitis, foal pneumonia, stem cells, endometritis, joint issues, insulin resistance, and more.
The event, which is open to the public, will be held March 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Ocala, Florida.
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The FEI took an emergency measure to protect horse welfare and to preserve the integrity of its rules and regulations.
North America Thoroughbred stakeholders respond to the British Horseracing Authority’s new Equine Anti-Doping Rules.
Legislation governing racehorse medication policy passed the Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee Feb. 18.
Under the provision the official vet must observe a horse bleeding from one or both nostrils during or after the race.
Legislation governing equine medication policy is scheduled to be heard Feb. 18.
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