KHRC Report on Asmussen Expected Jan. 15
Frank Angst
January 14, 2015
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals accused Thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen of horse mistreatment in 2014.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals accused Thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen of horse mistreatment in 2014.
Of the 879 samples tested through Nov. 15, nine (1%) came back over the 25 parts-per-billion threshold level.
The standing MRI is the first installed at a Thoroughbred racetrack or training center in North America, officials say.
Mary Scollay-Ward, DVM; Rick Arthur, DVM; and Lynn Hovda, MS, DVM, signed the letter of support.
Researchers believe improved training and breeding could lead to reduced wastage and more “viable” horses.
Officials said racing participants will be asked to be more vigilant in an effort to prevent injuries to racehorses.
The groups will join forces to facilitate the sale of more Thoroughbred ex-racehorses to the equestrian market.
TCA raises and distributes funds to provide a better life for Thoroughbreds during and after their racing careers.
The group wants to ensure agencies can sanction licensees who violate restrictions on illegally compounded drugs.
The Blood-Horse will receive the 2014 Media Eclipse Award in the audio/multimedia Internet category.
The pledge will cover donations up to a total of $100,000 that are made through Dec. 31, 2015.
Over the years there’s been a trend toward declining average starts for racehorses. Dr. Horohov presents possible reasons why.
Regulators have preliminarily adopted a new system of minimum penalties for multiple equine drug violations.
Drs. Rick Sams, Scott Stanley, Mary Robinson, Ken McKeever, and George Maylin have been appointed to the board.
James G. “Jimmy” Bell, president and racing manager of Darley America, has been elected president of the organization.
The policy change date was adjusted to allow more time to clarify certain elements of the new rules.
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