Recent News for Horse Industry Controversies
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BLM Still Investigating Colorado Wild Horse Deaths
December 10, 2012
Six animals have been necropsied, but so far the general results of those examinations have been inconclusive.... Read More
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Horse Racing Integrity Push Continues Despite Obstacles
December 08, 2012
A panel discussed dealing with drug violators in horse racing and reported progress. ... Read More
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BLM Colorado Investigating Wild Horse Deaths
December 06, 2012
The BLM is investigating the deaths of 19 wild horses at its Canon City Wild Horse Inmate Program facility.... Read More
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Positive Drug Test Changes Results of Major French Horse Race
December 01, 2012
The winner of the Darley Prix Jean Romanet was disqualified after testing positive for an anti-inflammatory.... Read More
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AAEP, AVMA Call for Passage Amendments to the Horse Protection Act
November 21, 2012
The organizations issued a statement Nov. 19 in support of HR 6388,... Read More
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RMTC Approves Medication Thresholds, Withdrawal Times
November 16, 2012
The six medications were identified by the AAEP as having therapeutic purposes.... Read More
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Welfare Group: FEI 'On the Right Track' in Addressing Welfare Issues
November 09, 2012
A World Horse Welfare representative spoke on the topic at the 2012 FEI General Assembly, held Thursday.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup: All Equine Drug Tests Negative
November 06, 2012
Samples were screened for more than 45 anabolic steroids and hundreds of other prohibited drugs.... Read More
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Florida Horses Found Slain, Dismembered
November 05, 2012
Since 2009, the remains of more than 20 horses butchered for their meat have been discovered in that state.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Trainers Criticize Breeders' Cup Salix Ban
November 02, 2012
Furosemide has been banned from this year's Breeders' Cup juvenile races.... Read More
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Amicus Brief Filed in HPA Penalty Case
November 02, 2012
The amicus brief asks a court to uphold USDA regulations requiring minimum penalties for HPA violators. ... Read More
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Thoroughbred Trainer Pletcher Not Worried about Salix Ban
October 25, 2012
All Pletcher's 2-year-olds have raced on Salix in all of their starts.... Read More
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AQHA Suspends Racing Trainers Following Drug Violations
October 22, 2012
The trainers were recently involved in medication violations in Louisiana and New Mexico. ... Read More
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Racehorse Trainer Panel Discusses Controversial Medications
October 17, 2012
Furosemide, clenbuterol, and owner education were among the topics discussed during the Welfare Summit.... Read More
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Potential Oregon Horse Processing Plant Opposed
October 15, 2012
Civic leaders will challenge the location of a horse processing plant proposed for development in Hermiston.... Read More
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N.Y. Racing Regulators Adopt Safety Recommendations
October 12, 2012
Officials imposed the first round of rules intended to make it safer for racehorses on Oct. 11.... Read More
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N.Y. to Act on Racehorse Health, Safety Task Force Findings
October 11, 2012
Officials will implement new rules recommended by a task force report to improve equine safety.... Read More
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IFHA Applauds Jockey Club Medication Reform Efforts
October 10, 2012
Chairman Louis Romanet applauded The Jockey Club's efforts to prohibit race-day medication in U.S. racing.... Read More
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N.Y. Chef takes Horsemeat Off Museum Menu
October 08, 2012
A chef abandoned his plan to include horsemeat on his menu after some equine welfare advocates opposed it.... Read More
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Salix Accidentally Administered to Horse before Race
October 08, 2012
A Kentucky state veterinarian accidentally administered furosemide to a racehorse at Keeneland on Oct. 5.... Read More
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BLM Wild Horse Advisory Board to Meet Oct. 29-30, 2012
October 04, 2012
The board will discuss issues relating to the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros.... Read More
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Keeneland Hosts 2012 Racehorse Safety, Welfare Summit
October 03, 2012
The fourth edition of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will be held Oct. 16-17.... Read More
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2013 FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List Effective Jan. 1
October 02, 2012
The changes being implemented Jan. 1 include the addition of five new substances and other amendments.... Read More
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BLM Announces 2012 Fall/Winter Wild Horse Gather Schedule
October 01, 2012
Along with removals, the gathers will be used to apply fertility-control vaccines starting in November.... Read More
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Report: Deficiencies Had Role in N.Y. Racehorse Deaths
September 28, 2012
A spate of fatal breakdowns was primarily the result of structural deficiencies in rules and regulations.... Read More
