Racehorse Trainer Butler Faces Charges for Steroid Use
The Blood-Horse Staff
June 7, 2013
A British racehorse trainer has been charged with administering anabolic steroids to nine of his racehorses.
A British racehorse trainer has been charged with administering anabolic steroids to nine of his racehorses.
Plans to implement a points-driven penalty system for equine medication violations are moving forward.
Dr. Scott Palmer explains how vital signs are used to monitor racehorses during and after training.
Horse racing interests said June 6 Florida officials won’t appeal a ruling on pari-mutuel barrel racing.
Survey results show the adoption of RCI’s uniform medication policy for racing is advancing nationwide.
Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, will serve as the AAEP On Call veterinarian the June 8 Belmont Stakes.
The number and severity of lesions present could impact a horse’s future racing performance.
Gerard Butler will be charged for using the drug Sungate, which contains the anabolic steroid stanozolol.
Horses receiving Salix had difficulty replenishing their calcium levels 72 hours after drug administration.
The bill would make permanent the depreciation schedule for racehorses set to expire at the end of the year.
Officials recognized Keeneland for numerous best practices, including several impacting racehorse health.
Twenty-six professionals, amateurs, and juniors will participate in the Thoroughbred makeover.
TOC has committed to implement the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program beginning in January 2014.
The internship allows college students to gain hands-on experience in the Thoroughbred aftercare industry.
Officials said May 21 they are still investigating the death of a horse at the Mountaineer receiving barn.
Security measures include the submission and publication of veterinary records for Belmont Stakes horses.
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