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.
Learn about St Nicholas Abbey’s battle with a fracture that was ultimately ended by a severe bout of colic.
One of the most common sites of catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses is the fetlock.
The 17-year-old Selle Francais mare broke a bone in her front right leg in a pasture accident on Jan. 26.
Some attendees suggested questionable studies might be the basis for some medication policies.
The 12-year-old Westphalian gelding was euthanized Jan. 18 in Florida following two colic surgeries.
McKeever’s research focuses on performance-enhancing practices on the equine athlete’s physiologic responses.
On Jan. 30, two speakers will discuss inflammatory airway disease.
The two-day workshop brings together a cross-section of the breeding, racing, and veterinary communities.
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 ISJC is second of the former FEI Associate Members to sign a memorandum of understanding with the FEI.
A barn was quarantined due to a suspected EHV case, but quickly released when the horse tested negative.
The suspect horse is in stable condition and has shown gradual neurologic status improvement.
Researchers are striving to better understand the balance between tolerable and excessive bone damage.
Scott Palmer, VMD, Dipl. AVBP, will oversee the health and safety of horses at all New York state racetracks.
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