AGCO Issues Trainer Transfer Notice June 16, 2020 On Tuesday, June 16, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued both an information bulletin and a notice to the industry. The industry notice is a reminder that AGCO approval is required for...
EHV-1 Restrictions Lifted At Woodbine June 02, 2020 Effective today (June 2) the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that horses not currently in isolation can now exit Woodbine Racetrack.
More Temporary AGCO Rule Amendments May 27, 2020 On Wednesday, May 27, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that it will temporarily amend a number of additional rules to accommodate the return to racing and ease industry burden, w...
Temporary Change To Adding Horses To Ontario's EIPH Program May 27, 2020 As the industry prepares for the resumption of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario would like to provide an update to trainers, assistant trainers, owners and veterinarians looking to...
AGCO Temporarily Amending Rules May 20, 2020 On Wednesday, May 20, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that it will temporarily amend a number of rules in order to accommodate the return to racing and ease industry burden, whi...
AGCO Announces Four Initiatives May 15, 2020 On Friday (May 15) the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released a number of bulletins pertaining to a series of initiatives to advance the health and safety of our equine and human ath...
AGCO Bulletin No. 83: Revision To Urging Provisions May 15, 2020 As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting Ontario’s race horses, enhancing the integrity of racing, and providing a regulatory framework appropriate for today’s racing industry, the AGCO is expa...
AGCO Bulletin No. 82: Revision To Racing Under Saddle (RUS) Rules May 15, 2020 As part of its ongoing commitment to enhance the welfare of racehorses and to reduce burden on industry participants, the AGCO is revising the existing licence renewal process for Racing Under Saddle ...
AGCO Bulletin No. 81: Equine Medication Use and Awareness E-Learning Course May 15, 2020 The AGCO is launching a new e-learning program to raise horseracing licensees’ awareness of their obligations related to the use of equine medication, as part of its commitment to promoting equine hea...
AGCO Bulletin No. 80: Concussion Protocol May 15, 2020 On April 20, 2019 the AGCO launched a Concussion Protocol pilot program at Woodbine and Fort Erie racetracks for jockeys during the 2019 racing season.
Active AGCO Licences Extended March 19, 2020 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced that in light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, all active horseperson licences will be extended for one year.
AGCO Releases A Pair Of Bulletins March 02, 2020 On Monday, March 2, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario released a pair of announcements. One of the items pertains to the launch of the AGCO’s online services for horse racing licensees, whi...