Soring Charges Against Trainer Wheelon Dismissed
Pat Raia
August 20, 2013
The charges against a Tennessee horse trainer were dropped, but the case could still be far from over.
The charges against a Tennessee horse trainer were dropped, but the case could still be far from over.
Among the measures is early out-of-competition blood testing for banned substances.
The BLM intends to relocate 180 wild horses threatened by severe drought to off-range facilities.
The Idaho BLM will hold a hearing to discuss motor vehicle use in wild horse management operations.
KHRC Medical Director Mary Scollay, DVM, gave an introduction to the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program.
Panelists said public perception is based on biased representation by press and industry organizations.
The Jockey Club recommended that all U.S. racing jurisdictions pledge to adopt a uniform medication program.
The Jockey Club will provide funds to some racing jurisdictions to step up out-of-competition drug testing.
The BLM will remove up to 50 wild horses to improve range conditions for the remaining animals.
The BHA concluded its investigation into “Sungate,” a veterinary product which contains an anabolic steroid.
A judge ruled that criteria used to award inspection permits to horse process plants was flawed.
The filly, born July 27, is the first Przewalski’s Horse to be bred using artificial insemination.
Authorities are investigating a fire that damaged a plant expected to begin processing horses next week.
There are now bills in both the U.S. House and Senate to amend the HPA to eliminate soring.
RCI voted to approve model rules that create a points system and enhanced penalties for drug violations.
The workshop participants will brainstorm strategies for increasing animal comfort at one adoption facility.
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