Recent studies have revealed that avian influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, can infect horses without causing noticeable symptoms.
Are your horses at risk for bird flu?
Oklahoma’s Liability Limitation Acts: Agritourism, Equine and Livestock Activities, and Recreational Land Use
Oklahoma has implemented various laws aimed at limiting liability in the areas of agritourism, equine and livestock activities, and recreational land use. These statutes encourage the use of land and participation in these activities while addressing safety and legal accountability. Here's an overview of the key laws, their provisions, and what they mean for landowners and professionals
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Changes are coming to the Horse Protection Act starting February 1, 2025.
Changes are coming to the Horse Protection Act (HPA) starting February 1, 2025. 🗓️ These updates aim to strengthen protections against the cruel practice of soring and enhance welfare standards for horses nationwide.
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Proposed HISA Rules Published for Stakeholder Review – BloodHorse
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Standing Advisory Committees and the independent U.S. Anti-Doping Agency published initial drafts Nov. 11 of proposed rules on hisaus.org for public comment. — Read on http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/254868/proposed-hisa-rules-published-for-stakeholder-review
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Crackdown on the Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs in Racehorses.
Out of competition testing finds positives for clenbuterol in certain Thoroughbreds at Gulfstream Park. National crackdowns targeting the use of performance enhancing drugs in horse racing is on the rise. Could a ban on the use of clenbuterol in Thoroughbred racehorses be coming?
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Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Publishes “Unofficial” Updates to Rules
The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission publishes a link to what it refers to as the "unofficial" updates to the Oklahoma Rules of Racing effective September 11, 2021.
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Scott Wells, President and GM of Remington Park, to Retire at End of Thoroughbred Meet
When can equine drug testing violate due process?
https://apple.news/AjhecmjWeSsGxZ5sGsrAJnw Kentucky Derby winner tests positive for anti-inflammatory and Baffert doesn’t feel safe training anymore. Have drug testing thresholds become arbitrary with no rational relationship to safety in racing? Read more …
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University of Kentucky Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab Offers Pre-purchase Drug Testing
University of Kentucky Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab now offers pre-purchase drug testing. Veterinarians seeking this drug testing will be provided with a test kit and can expected emailed results within 3 to 5 days.
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Oklahoma Equine Welfare Center
Local ASPCA offers assistance to equine owners impacted by the Covid19 pandemic. https://www.koco.com/article/local-organization-aims-to-help-animals-of-all-sizes-affected-by-covid-19-pandemic/35437507
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