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The NSPCA confirmed that it is their national policy position to oppose animals racing in any discipline but remain amenable to work with the NHA https://www.sportingpost.co.za/open-letter-progress-as-nha-meets-nspca/
QRIC deputy claims ‘increase in level of trust and confidence’ over past 12 months. World renowned regulatory vet Dr Peter Curl will join QRIC on a six-month contract, working alongside the Veterinary Services and Animal Welfare Team.
QRIC deputy claims ‘increase in level of trust and confidence' over past 12 months
Senior integrity figure Kim Kelly speaks about the progress of the QRIC, a year on from a new leadership team ...
www.racenet.com.au
University of Kentucky Fires Former Lab Director - Scott Stanley had headed the Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab.
University of Kentucky Fires Former Lab Director
In a Sept. 11 release the University of Kentucky said it had followed through on plans to terminate the employme...
www.bloodhorse.com
University of Kentucky equine testing lab director terminated. They announced Sept. 11 it terminated former Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab Director Dr. Scott Stanley, a tenured faculty member following "a serious breach of ethics and policy violations.
University of Kentucky terminates former equine testing lab director
The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit also investigated the performance of the lab under an anti-doping and medication control program.
www.courier-journal.com
Injecting a horse sparks $5,000 fine and two-year ban for veteran trainer. Veteran New York trainer James McNeight Sr. has been fined $5,000 and handed a two-year ban from harness racing in New York after using a hypodermic needle to inject a horse.
Injecting a horse sparks $5,000 fine and two-year ban for veteran trainer - Harnesslink
Veteran New York trainer James McNeight Sr. has been fined $5,000 and handed a two-year ban from harness racing ...
harnesslink.com
The trainer said a groom had been mistakenly using a topical product, containing the controlled substance, on the horses leading up to their races: https://tinyurl.com/4fdkanj9
TCA's Annual Grants To 98 Organizations Total Over $1.1 Million In 2025. The TCA said that 63 aftercare organizations, 24 backstretch and farm worker programs, seven equine-assisted therapy organizations, three TB incentive programs, and one research.
TCA's Annual Grants To 98 Organizations Total Over $1.1 Million In 2025
After a record number of applications in 2025, Thoroughbred Charities of America grants to 98 organizations totaling ...
www.thoroughbreddailynews.com
RV's strong Weir statement. Racing Victoria has strongly condemned the actions of banned trainer Darren Weir after historic footage showing him using an electronic device on a horse was released.
RV's strong Weir statement
Racing Victoria has strongly condemned the actions of banned trainer Darren Weir after historic footage showing him ...
www.racing.com
Zac Purton not a fan of HK’s new whip rules: ‘If you’ve got the best house on the street, you don’t change it’
Purton no fan of whip change: ‘We should have just continued to play our game’
Zac Purton will have just one ride to get a feel for Hong Kong’s new whip rules before partnering Ka Ying ...
www.scmp.com
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