Racing Medication Reform Advocacy Website Launched
The Blood-Horse Staff
May 10, 2012
The website–cleanhorseracing.org–is dedicated to the reform of horse racing medication rules.
The website–cleanhorseracing.org–is dedicated to the reform of horse racing medication rules.
The KHRC will discuss a possible three-year phase-out of race-day furosemide in graded and listed stakes.
The USEF banned GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, use in February following documented adverse reactions.
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.
Since January the BLM has documented four incidents involving the killings of nine mustangs and two burros.
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.
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.
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