Rood & Riddle Named Official Breeders’ Cup Equine Hospital
Edited Press Release
April 13, 2015
Rood & Riddle is the official equine hospital of the Breeders’ Cup and title sponsor of the 2015 post-position draw.
Rood & Riddle is the official equine hospital of the Breeders’ Cup and title sponsor of the 2015 post-position draw.
The veterinarians are accused of administering drugs to horses within 24 hours of when the animals were slated to race.
Cigar died last October following complications from surgery for severe osteoarthritis in his neck.
Consenting owners will donate $5 to the TAA when their horses start and the two tracks will match donations.
The group discussed model medication rules, testing procedures, and cobalt thresholds at a recent meeting.
Equitation scientists and a national racing authority share their differing opinions on whip use and horse welfare.
Best practices cited included reporting of injuries and fatalities, post-race inspections, and more.
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Measures include out-of-competition drug testing, increased security, monitoring veterinary records, and more.
Protocols will include out-of-competition drug testing, heightened security, publicized veterinary records, and more.
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