Regulator Says Racehorse Monzante Was ‘Salvageable’
Ron Mitchell/The Horse
July 24, 2013
A regulator says Monzante’s trainer and a private veterinarian apparently made the decision to euthanize him.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
A regulator says Monzante’s trainer and a private veterinarian apparently made the decision to euthanize him.
The grade 1 winner was euthanized after failing to finish while racing in a low-level claiming competition.
Researchers are investigating the airs above the ground to help improve training and safeguard equine welfare.
The schedule is subject to change due to drought that is limiting animals’ water and forage resources.
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.
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