Regulatory Veterinarian Checks in Horse Racing
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
May 5, 2012
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
Gov. Martinez asked the USDA to consider a state’s opposition when deciding whether to approve an application.
Furosemide, also known as Salix or Lasix, is the only therapeutic medication widely used on race day.
The new system requires veterinarians to pass the online exam based on the relevant FEI regulations.
Salix is a medication used to prevent exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging, also known as bleeding.
Since January the BLM has documented four incidents involving the killings of nine mustangs and two burros.
The witnesses all told Congress they don’t believe race-day medication has a place in Thoroughbred racing.
The use and possible abuse of therapeutic medications will be dominating discussions throughout the meeting.
Celebrities and animal welfare group representatives gathered to promote anti-slaughter legislation last week.
The board discussed clenbuterol use in racing, firocoxib thresholds, and other horse health related topics.
The last congressional hearing on horse racing was held in June 2008 and dealt with similar issues.
The National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board meeting April 23-24 in Reno, Nev., can be viewed online.
The proposal was submitted by Saving America’s Mustangs, a nonprofit organization formed by Madeleine Pickens.
The new convicted trainer rule is part of a process to ban illegal substances from Breeders’ Cup races.
Clenbuterol is a bronchodilator, and it is used in horses with respiratory problems to open the airway.
The tour will include visits to two wild horse long-term holding pastures in El Dorado, Kan.
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