"The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority delayed action May 16 on a hard-hitting, comprehensive schedule of penalties for medication violations--including ones designed to make racehorse owners and veterinarians more accountable.

The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council had approved the penalties May 12. But after review by the KHRA Regulatory Committee, the full authority decided to withhold approval until its June meeting.

The changes did little to alter the scope of the document. Most of the penalties suggested by the drug council remain in place. Among the changes are fines for veterinarians for the most serious drug violations.

It's good we're holding off to have more time to think about this," Connie Whitfield, KHRA vice chair and chair of the drug council, said May 16..."

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=28162

Maybe all this publicity about how successful the drug testing was at the Derby makes them want to INCREASE the fines for veterinarians!



Delmar Deb