Godolphin Trainer’s Steroid Use Called ‘Deliberate Flouting’
The Blood-Horse Staff
May 1, 2013
The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni’s anabolic steroid use a “deliberate flouting” of racing rules.
The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni’s anabolic steroid use a “deliberate flouting” of racing rules.
Britain’s steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.
One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.
Trainer Larry Wheelon is free on bond after being arrested for allegedly soring 19 horses at his farm.
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids.
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses.
The groups say they’ll challenge horse processing plant inspection permits granted by the USDA.
An official said as many as 12 draft horses have been stolen from their pastures in France since June 2012.
EU officials tested beef products for the presence of horsemeat and horse carcasses for the presence of Bute.
The bill would amend the Horse Protection Act by imposing stiffer penalties on anyone who sores a horse.
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute.
Funding for inspections at horse processing plants would be eliminated under a request in the budget proposal.
Attendees of the first meeting discussed issues relating to performance horse medications and treatments.
Scientists are keeping a discreet eye on the Asiatic wild ass with the help of GPS and dung.
A meat company raised the ire of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) when an April Fools’ prank went awry.
The bill would have required the BLM to obtain a permit to relocate wild mustangs or burros to Montana.
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
