September 20, 2016:

The initial phase of the Cobalt Pilot Research Project, funded by the Ohio State Racing Commission and conducted at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been completed....read on

July 28, 2016:

The American Horse Council Foundation is seeking to update the Economic Impact Study of the Horse Industry in 2017....read on

June 23, 2016:

Researchers from the University of Guelph’s Department of Population Medicine (Ontario Veterinary College) are looking to recruit Standardbred race facilities and sport/competition facilities (all breeds) within the Wellington region for a study to determine the contact patterns between horses and people....read on

February 10, 2016:

Any horseperson that has spent a great deal of time with equine will tell you that horses pick up on changes in human emotion and can tell when people’s moods have changed. Now it’s not just horsepeople that think this, as researchers have found the belief to be true....read on

January 3, 2016:

With the field of equine-assisted therapy growing, a new study will investigate the impact of related programs on the welfare of the horse....read on

November 23, 2015:

Dr. James Robertson, the Ohio State Racing Commission's consulting veterinarian, announced at the OSRC monthly meeting on November 18 that the first phase of the cobalt pilot study being conducted at The Ohio State University is complete....read on

May 6, 2015:

“These numbers show just how important, demonstrating the endurance and strength of this industry. Racing supports stables, supply stores, veterinarians and our family farms –- all helping keep agriculture strong and vibrant.”...read on

November 7, 2014:

The Rutgers Equine Science Center has released the paper ‘2014 State of the New Jersey Horse Racing Industry’, which is a follow-up to the 2009 white paper that reported the impact of slot machines and video lottery terminals on the horse racing and breeding industry, agriculture, and open space....read on

October 27, 2014:

Arterial calcification sounds like something heard in a visit to the doctor, but new research finds that horses -- especially racehorses -- also need to keep an eye on this problem that affects the heart....read on

September 30, 2014:

On Tuesday, September 30, the results of an intensive, United States Trotting Association-funded scientific study intended to ascertain the appropriate regulatory level for determining the excessive presence of the naturally-occurring substance cobalt were announced....read on

September 26, 2014:

It has been reported that Delaware’s department of agriculture is currently conducting a study which could ultimately change the percentages that the State, Delaware casinos and the horse racing industry receive from slot machines revenue....read on

February 4, 2014:

According to a study, researchers have determined that a horse’s gait is influenced by a genetic mutation which has been spread around the world by humans....read on

January 28, 2014:

The Alliance of Standardbred Racetracks of Southwestern Ontario (ASR-SWO) is now in the second phase of its research study on Ontario's harness racing industry and is seeking input for the second phase....read on

March 4, 2013:

According to Premier Kathleen Wynne, all municipalities will have a say in casino expansion and those that don't want one won't be forced to host one. Does that mean the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. will listen to the public, or just a municipality's elected officials?...read on

January 8, 2013:

According to a report, if public feedback in Barrie is respected by City Council, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. will not be given approval to move forward with any plans for a casino in the city's 'downtown' area....read on