Researchers Validate New Equine Drug-Testing Method
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
December 21, 2016
Scientists in Hong Kong validated a “dilute-and-shoot” test that can check for more than 40 difficult-to-detect drugs.
Scientists in Hong Kong validated a “dilute-and-shoot” test that can check for more than 40 difficult-to-detect drugs.
The adjustment means minor infractions aren’t treated on par with serious violations in determining extra penalties.
Thoroughbred trainers must obtain annual continuing education in equine health, welfare, and safety, among other topics.
The board voted to create a regulatory compliance program, setting minimum integrity standards based on the Model Rules.
Congress adjourned without taking action on a tax extender bill, allowing three-year racehorse depreciation to expire.
The codes are a guide to preventing and controlling equine diseases that could threaten the breeding industry.
Focus groups and a survey revealed industry support for a centralized rule making entity for racehorse medication rules.
The recommendations from the RMTC and NTRA are designed to encourage the use of best practices at racetracks.
The event will take place Oct. 5-8, 2017, at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Tweets and take-homes from sessions on lameness, rehabilitation, equine back issues, and more!
Michael Blowen is an advocate of racehorse aftercare and founder of Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement center.
Dr. R. Reynolds Cowles Jr. focuses much of his practice on lameness in racehorses and performance horses.
Researchers hope to track the progress and prevalence of radiographic abnormalities in yearling Thoroughbreds.
The Thoroughbred Charities of America Stallion Season Auction is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser.
The TAA now has 64 accredited organizations operating at more than 180 facilities across the United States and Canada.
No other horses at the Thoroughbred track and casino have presented with clinical signs consistent with EHV-1 infection.
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