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Split Over Race-Day Salix Continues in Kentucky

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission May 16 kept alive a proposed regulation to phase out over three years race-day furosemide for graded and listed stakes, but not before the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council voted to reject the measure.... Originally posted here: Split Over Race-Day Salix Continues in Kentucky ...
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Vets Report Safe Kentucky Oaks and Derby

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands programs from an equine safety standpoint. Foster Northrop, DVM, a KHRC member who served as an "on call&quo.. View post: Vets Report Safe Kentucky Oaks and Derby ...
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KHRC to Discuss, But Not Vote on, Salix Plan

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) confirmed it will discuss but not take final action May 16 on a proposal for the three-year phase-out of race-day furosemide in graded and listed stakes. .. Read more here: KHRC to Discuss, But Not Vote on, Salix Plan ...
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Medication Issues Dominate Racing Conference

The use and possible abuse of therapeutic medications will be dominating the discussions throughout the 78th annual Conference on Racing and Wagering Integrity under way in Oklahoma City, Okla.... Read the original here: Medication Issues Dominate Racing Conference ...
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NYRA Challenges N.Y. Times Injury Rate Methodology

The New York Racing Association (NYRA) is challenging the methodology used by The New York Times to determine horse injury rates that were the basis for a front page article published March 25. Link: NYRA Challenges N.Y. Times Injury Rate Methodology ...
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Jockey Club Seeks Tougher Equine Medication Rules

The Jockey Club officially released its "Reformed Racing Medication Rules" March 30, but broad adoption of the policies hinges on action by regulators in all racing jurisdictions. ... Read the original here: Jockey Club Seeks Tougher Equine Medication Rules ...
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New York Thoroughbred Groups to Aid Retired Racehorses

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, New York Racing Association, and New York Thoroughbred Breeders announced creation of TAKE2, which is designed to expand options for retired racehorses and the demand for the breed in horse shows.... Read the original: New York Thoroughbred Groups to Aid Retired Racehorses ...
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CHRB Medication Committee Names Advisory Panel

The panel will provide insight to the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) Medication and Track Safety Committee as it continues to address critical issues relating to equine medication and the health and safety of all racing participants.... Read this article: CHRB Medication Committee Names Advisory Panel ...
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Thoroughbred Industry Forms Aftercare Alliance

The organization is designed to serve as both the accrediting body for aftercare facilities that care for Thoroughbreds following the conclusion of their racing careers and a fundraising body to support these approved facilities.... Visit link: Thoroughbred Industry Forms Aftercare Alliance ...
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Louisiana Horse Racing: Bute Threshold Level Change Slowed

A Louisiana Senate committee rejected an emergency rule approved by the Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC) to lower the testing threshold level for phenylbutazone (Bute) from 5 micrograms per milliliter to 2 micrograms.... Read more from the original source: Louisiana Horse Racing: Bute Threshold Level Change Slowed ...
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