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Bill would Limit CHRB Equine Medical Director Term

The California Horse Racing Board's (CHRB) equine medical director would be restricted to serving no more than two two-year terms consecutively under a state Assembly bill currently before a legislative committee. Read more here: Bill would Limit CHRB Equine Medical Director Term ...
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Clean Test Results for Ky. Derby, Oaks Starters

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission received the post-race test results May 7 from both the Longines Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands, and all samples have been cleared with no irregularities found. The rest is here: Clean Test Results for Ky. Derby, Oaks Starters ...
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Texas A&M Drug Testing Lab to Seek A2LA Accreditation

The accreditation the lab is seeking is designed to meet the guidelines of the Association of Racing Commissioners International and the Association of Official Racing Chemists. Read more: Texas A&M Drug Testing Lab to Seek A2LA Accreditation ...
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NYTHA Establishes Equine Retirement Program

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks. Excerpt from: NYTHA Establishes Equine Retirement Program ...
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CHRB: No Spike in Sudden Deaths

Officials with the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) vigorously contested reports that the state has seen any spike or even a significant increase in the number of sudden death cases statewide. Read more: CHRB: No Spike in Sudden Deaths ...
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CHRB Renews Racing Injury Prevention Program

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) April 11 approved an allocation of $2.85 million over the next three years for continuation of its equine injury prevention program with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). Read the original here: CHRB Renews Racing Injury Prevention Program ...
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Winner Sustains Pelvic Injury

Starlight Racing reports that 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby sustained a pelvic stress fracture exiting the Besilu Stables Florida Derby March 30 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla. View post: Breeders' Cup Juvenile Winner Sustains Pelvic Injury ...
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Ky. Commission Seeks Review of Cobra Venom Ruling

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission voted April 9 to ask the state Supreme Court for discretionary review of a recent Court of Appeals decision overturning a four-year suspension imposed on Rodney Stewart, DVM, for possession of cobra venom. Here is the original post: Ky. Commission Seeks Review of Cobra Venom Ruling ...
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CHRB Okays Purina Feeds Based on Investigation

Based on the results of an investigation by Purina, the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) has announced its licensed feed vendors can once again deliver some of the manufacturer's sweet feed products previously found to contain zilpaterol. Read the rest here: CHRB Okays Purina Feeds Based on Investigation ...
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Positive Zilpaterol Tests Cleared, Feed Contamination Cited

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), citing feed contamination, has dismissed 48 positive tests for zilpaterol, which is used in cattle. Read more: Positive Zilpaterol Tests Cleared, Feed Contamination Cited ...
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