Regulatory Veterinarian Checks in Horse Racing
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
May 5, 2012
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
The complaint alleges that for years the TRF took in far more horses than it could afford to support.
Furosemide, also known as Salix or Lasix, is the only therapeutic medication widely used on race day.
Gov. Martinez asked the USDA to consider a state’s opposition when deciding whether to approve an application.
The educational opportunities and Responsible Horse Ownership Week take place May 14-20.
The man allegedly shot and killed the six horses that “repeatedly wandered” on to his property.
The new system requires veterinarians to pass the online exam based on the relevant FEI regulations.
Since January the BLM has documented four incidents involving the killings of nine mustangs and two burros.
Salix is a medication used to prevent exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging, also known as bleeding.
Three horses sustained cuts requiring veterinary treatment. None of the wounds appeared life-threatening.
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.
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