Tom LaMarra
Tom LaMarra is the news editor for The Blood-Horse magazine.
Articles by Tom LaMarra
AAEP Examines Owner-Trainer-Vet Relationship in Racing
December 16, 2011
The AAEP is developing protocol to improve the relationship among owners, trainers, and veterinarians. Read More
Track Veterinarians See Progress in Equine Health, Safety
December 08, 2011
The racing industry is making significant progress in identifying causes for equine injuries, two vets agree. Read More
Meeting Shows Deep Divide Over Salix Use in Thoroughbreds
November 15, 2011
There is a decided split between trainers and breeders on the issue of race day furosemide in Thoroughbreds. Read More
Race-Day Medication Pros and Cons Debated
November 14, 2011
The meeting began with several presentations on furosemide and EIPH, the condition the medication treats. Read More
Racing 'Safety Steward' Position Called Valuable
October 20, 2011
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance considers the presence of a 'safety Read More
New York Lawmaker Calls for Salix Ban
September 14, 2011
A New York lawmaker will introduce legislation banning "performance-enhancing drugs" in racing, such as Salix. Read More
Officials Say Horse Racing Drug Report Dispels Criticism
September 13, 2011
Officials: Report that shows 99.5% of samples tested "clean" in 2010 dispels claims that racing is drug-ridden Read More
Science in the Mix: 'Pedigree Is Genetics'
September 09, 2011
The combination of genomics and pedigree theory hasn't come close to reaching its potential, speakers agreed. Read More
Genetics and Pedigree Go Head to Head
September 08, 2011
The first day of the Thoroughbred Genetics, Pedigree, and Performance Conference provided informative sessions Read More
Groups Draw Line on Salix Ban in Thoroughbred Racing
August 24, 2011
Thoroughbred horsemen's groups are drawing a line in the sand when it comes to the anti-bleeding drug Salix. Read More
Jockey Club Goal: 'Medication-Free' Horse Racing
August 15, 2011
The Jockey Club reiterated its calls for a ban of Salix but made it clear it wants medication-free racing. Read More
No Salix in 2-Year-Old Thoroughbred Graded Stakes in 2012
August 11, 2011
The AGSC will employ a program banning race-day medications in graded 2-year-old Thoroughbred stakes races. Read More
RMTC: Tighten Salix Rules, Ban Adjunct Drugs
August 05, 2011
The RMTC will continue to study a pilot program proposal to ban the use of Salix in 2-year-old Thoroughbreds. Read More
Groups React to Breeders' Cup Drug Phase-Out
July 18, 2011
For the most part Thoroughbred racing industry organizations that have weighed in on the plan by Breeders' Cup Read More
Breeders' Cup Begins Drug Phase-Out in 2012
July 15, 2011
Breeders' Cup officials announced that the use of race-day medication will be prohibited in World Championship Read More
RMTC Sets Meeting to Discuss Race-Day Drugs
July 13, 2011
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) will, among other things, discuss proposals to phase out Read More
Breeders' Cup: Final Day of Testimony in Life At Ten Case
July 01, 2011
Possible friction among Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) staff was part of testimony June 30 on the Read More
Changes Sought for Kentucky Breed Incentive Fund
May 11, 2011
The Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Fund advisory committee May 10 unanimously approved key changes in the program, which has become an important part of the state's Thoroughbred industry in very challenging times. The recommend Read More
AAEP Urges Caution on Federal Horse Racing Drug Bill
May 06, 2011
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has expressed concern with "very broad language" in federal legislation geared toward use of performance-enhancing drugs in racehorses. The legislation, introduced in Congress May 4, apparently Read More
Horse Racing Drug Bill Introduced by Congressmen
May 05, 2011
Two members of Congress introduced legislation May 4 authorizing penalties for those caught using performance-enhancing drugs in racehorses. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the provisions of the bill offered by Republican Rep. Ed Whitfield Read More
Racing Commissioners: Phase Out Use of Equine Drugs in Five Years
March 29, 2011
The outgoing and incoming leaders of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) called for a five-year phase-out of equine medication from horse racing March 28. Outgoing RCI chairman Dan Hartman of the Colorado Racing Commission Read More
NTRA Safety Alliance Updates Code of Standards
March 03, 2011
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Safety and Integrity Alliance has updated its code of standards to add more protocol for prevention and reporting of equine injuries, jockey health and safety, and continuing education for industry Read More
Pre-Race Exams Included in Proposed West Virginia Racing Rules
March 01, 2011
The West Virginia Senate passed an overhaul of the state's horse racing regulations Feb. 25, which include mandatory pre-race veterinary exams for horses. The revisions have met with some opposition from horsemen and breeders who claim their Read More
Breeders' Cup: Drug Tests Done in Life At Ten Probe
February 10, 2011
On Feb. 9, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) offered no details about or a timeline for the ongoing investigation into Life At Ten's performance in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., though there Read More
Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council Targets Corticosteroids
February 10, 2011
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council (KEDRC), citing a need to explore use of corticosteroids in racehorses, agreed Feb. 9 to take bids for research into one of the drugs in the research planning phase.
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