Veterinarians

Reminder: Race-Day Vet Access To Horses

On Wednesday (June 12), the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an industry notice reminding horsepeople of the clarification regarding veterinarian access to horses on race day.

Changes To Race Day Vet Rules

On Thursday evening (April 18) the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) issued an update on the upcoming changes set to take effect for the province's horsepeople pertaining to race day med...

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Coming To Atlantic Veterinary College

A trailer loaded with livestock has overturned on a major highway. Some animals are trapped inside the badly damaged trailer, and others are wandering in the traffic. What is the safest way to handle ...

ORC To End N-Butyl Alcohol Administration

November 03, 2011

The Ontario Racing Commission today announced via a notice to the industry that ORC official veterinarians will no longer be able to administer n-butyl alcohol in standardbred paddocks effective Janua...

Change Comes From Life At Ten Fiasco

October 18, 2011

On Monday, October 17, the Breeders' Cup and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced that they have implemented changes to their communications to ensure that a situation like what occurred in ...

Bleeder Restrictions Recommended

August 25, 2011

Earlier this week, the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council made a recommendation to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in regard to bleeder medications and the use of lasix

ORC: Watch For Hot Horses

The Ontario Racing Commission Supervisor of Veterinarians is advising official veterinarians at all racetracks to be on alert for any hot weather effects on horses

New Rules On Labelling Of Meds

Following the completion of the public consultation process, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that modified rules regarding the labelling of medications are now in effect

KHRC's Veitch Ruling Months Away

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's hearing regarding the actions of its chief steward, John Veitch, concluded late last week. The 66-year-old Hall of Fame trainer defended his actions in the final...

Vets Talk During Day 2 Of KHRC Hearing

Day 2 of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's hearing into the alleged inaction of its chief steward, John Veitch, heard testimony from commission veterinarians into what did and did not transpire b...

ORC Releases Vet Dinner Details

January 06, 2011

The Ontario Racing Commission has sent out details regarding its second annual Official Veterinarians/Licensed Veterinarians Dinner Meeting

KHRC To Conduct Searches Without Warrants

November 09, 2010

It has been reported that on Wednesday, November 3, Kentucky State Attorney General Jack Conway signed off on allowing the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to