NYRA Begins Search for Equine Medical Director
The Blood-Horse Staff
February 14, 2013
A search committee has been formed to find an equine veterinary medical director for the NYRA.
A search committee has been formed to find an equine veterinary medical director for the NYRA.
The board will review and assess fatal equine racing and training injuries at NYRA’s three racetracks.
Researchers suggest horse genes need to prepare for high performance-associated stress.
Nearly $30,000 in prize money offered for Santa Anita-based film projects.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has scheduled its 2013 seminars and clinics.
The racetrack has no intention to remove its Polytrak surface after this year’s spring meet.
Industry stakeholders met discuss creating uniform equine medication policy between states.
The guild cited improved rider safety when they voted to support racehorse medication reform.
A group of researchers and the Thoroughbred Owners of California issued a statement supporting furosemide use.
CANTER Mid-Atlantic is celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers.
A review of violation records reveals that fewer Bute overages are occurring at a lower medication threshold.
The legislation calls for a ban on equine performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing in New York.
Cuomo wants to “redirect” $1.5 to $2 million per year for equine safety programs at the state’s racetracks.
The owner claims negligence led to the catastrophic injury of his horse during a 2012 race at Belmont Park.
The NYRA board will discuss several measures that could help improve racehorse safety and welfare.
Paynter recovered from life-threatening battles with laminitis and colitis and recently returned to training.
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