Kentucky Approves ‘Rapid Response’ Protocol
Frank Angst
July 22, 2013
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved a “rapid response” protocol to examine emerging illegal drugs.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved a “rapid response” protocol to examine emerging illegal drugs.
The event was a huge success with more than 1,100 entries and $50,000 raised to support racehorse aftercare.
The model rule represents a plan to provide appropriate penalties for violations of medication regulations.
TCA distributes grants to nonprofits including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption organizations.
Pulmonary hemorrhage caused the death of a horse used in the chuckwagon race at the Calgary Stampede.
The regulations are a “living document” that likely will be adjusted based on industry needs, one group says.
A lawsuit challenging AQHA rules preventing registration of cloned horses heads to court this week.
Some veterinarians expressed concerns over the proposed clenbuterol withdrawal time and testing levels.
Reliable data on a state’s equine industry is important for veterinarians and business owners, among others.
The plan allows buyers and consignors to contribute a small portion of their purchases or sales to the TAA.
McConnell has pleaded guilty to 12 of the misdemeanor animal cruelty against him.
A second meat plant has received a USDA permit to begin processing horses for human consumption.
The BLM requests public nominations to fill three Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board positions.
The drugs, only available through compounding pharmacies, will be high-level violations if used in racing.
The trainer who failed to report a horse death received a penalty similar to those for medication violations.
A meat plant in New Mexico has received a federal permit to begin processing horses.
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