N.Y. Standardbred Trainers Suspended for Drug Infractions
Edited Press Release
December 2, 2011
From March 21 to April 1 28 horses tested positive for oxymetazoline–a prohibited topical nasal decongestant.
From March 21 to April 1 28 horses tested positive for oxymetazoline–a prohibited topical nasal decongestant.
Contrary to popular belief, feral horses are not exempt from developing laminitis.
One proponent believes horse processing in the United States could resume before the end of the year.
Effective Dec. 1, individuals competing in USEF-sanctioned events must be aware of new rules on NSAID useage.
A University of Kentucky-led study aims to assess the number of horses in the state and their economic impact.
The meeting began with several presentations on furosemide and EIPH, the condition the medication treats.
Like many of our own ancestors, horses had no choice when they were called upon to serve in the World Wars.
The Race Day Medication Committee is debating whether therapeutic medications such as Salix should be banned.
NSAID administration, the use of flunixin, and anabolic steroid classification are among the noted changes.
Three wild horse advocacy groups have joined a case surrounding mustangs that have strayed onto private lands.
Recommended changes include raising the minimum equine age allowed to run and expanded veterinary inspections.
The pair are facing charges in connection with the death of a wild horse at the Assateague National Seashore.
Prominent Thoroughbred owner George Strawbridge Jr. said racing can only grow by eliminating medications.
Jason Meduna, who was convicted on multiple felony animal cruelty counts, has been granted parole.
Equine welfare advocates rallied Oct. 25 against a plan to remove stray horses from a Northern Nevada range.
The money will help develop detection methods for and study the effects of ITPP, a performance enhancing drug.
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