Australian Vets Condemn Cobalt Misuse in Horses: The Horse 12/11/15

By: Edited Press Release Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) says the misuse of cobalt in horses is a serious welfare issue. Ian Fulton, EVA President, BVSc, MSc, FACVSc, EVA president, said cobalt deficiency has not been reported in horses. Therefore, supplementation at high levels is unnecessary and can result in illness of horses and therefore becomes

Final Submissions In Cobalt Hearing: Thoroughbred Daily News 12/11/15

Damian Sheales, the attorney for trainers Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh–who face charges for cobalt positives of horses under their care–claimed at the conclusion of the trainers’ hearing Friday that they were “victims” of Dr. Tom Brennan, who provided vitamin drips that reportedly contained cobalt, according to Racing.com. Final submissions were heard from both sides

Symposium: Integrity Requires Team Approach: The Blood-Horse 12/9/15

By: Frank Angst panel participant and audience member on "Fixing Racing," the final panel of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program's Global Symposium on Racing and Gaming, echoed the same sentiment: Cooperation is key in building integrity. Lisa Underwood, former executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, said regulators benefit greatly when

Adelaide officials slam South Australian cobalt use allegations: Fox Sports 12/5/15

By: Ben Scadden ADELAIDE racing officials have slammed suggestions by under-siege Victorian trainer Danny O’Brien that cobalt use was widespread in South Australia. During Friday’s fiery fifth day of a cobalt hearing against O’Brien and fellow trainer Mark Kavanagh, O’Brien claimed vet Tom Brennan had spoken of rumours of the substance being rife in SA

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