Call Issued for Major Changes in Racehorse Drug Policy
Tom LaMarra
May 3, 2013
One attorney discussed how federal intervention could help resolve racehorse medication issues.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
One attorney discussed how federal intervention could help resolve racehorse medication issues.
The license of a Tennessee Walking Horse trainer accused of soring horses has been suspended.
The bill would make horse processing and transporting horses to slaughter plants in Canada illegal in Maine.
Members of Congress are preparing to introduce legislation that would regulate medication use in racehorses.
The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni’s anabolic steroid use a “deliberate flouting” of racing rules.
Britain’s steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.
One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.
Trainer Larry Wheelon is free on bond after being arrested for allegedly soring 19 horses at his farm.
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids.
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses.
The groups say they’ll challenge horse processing plant inspection permits granted by the USDA.
An official said as many as 12 draft horses have been stolen from their pastures in France since June 2012.
EU officials tested beef products for the presence of horsemeat and horse carcasses for the presence of Bute.
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks.
The bill would amend the Horse Protection Act by imposing stiffer penalties on anyone who sores a horse.
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute.
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