USTA opposes Horse Racing Integrity Act of 2. Harness Racing Newsroom USTAEditors Note Following is a statement from the U. S. Trotting Association expressing its opposition to the Horse Racing Integrity Act of 2. Criticism Of Ansoff Matrix Pdf. Columbus, OH While the United States Trotting Association USTA strongly supports breed specific, uniform medication rules for horse racing, the USTA, which has had no input into the preparation of the bill, opposes the Horse Racing Integrity Act of 2. Certiorari StageOpinion belowPetition for certiorariBrief in responsePetitioners replyAmicus brief of the American Academy of Pediatrics in support of petitioner. Classic-Empire_mw_ew-7964-e1489170942541.jpg' alt='Ohio Thoroughbred Trainers License' title='Ohio Thoroughbred Trainers License' />H. R. 2. 65. 1 for a number of reasons. Two of the primary objections to the proposed legislation are the elimination of race day medications, specifically furosemide Lasix, and the lack of separate, uniform regulations governing the use of therapeutic medications for the different breeds. In March 2. 01. 2, the USTA announced its official position on furosemide stating, The U. S. Trotting Association believes that the most humane way to address this problem Exercised Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage is through the continued approval of the race day administration of furosemide under controlled conditions and by a licensed veterinarian. After a year of considering all the issues concerning the race day administration of furosemide, commonly known as Salix or Lasix, the U. S. Trotting Association believes the determining factor should be the welfare of the horse, said then USTA President Phil Langley in making the announcement at that time. Race-Horse-Stuff_Blanket.jpg' alt='Ohio Thoroughbred Trainers License' title='Ohio Thoroughbred Trainers License' />The American Association of Equine Practitioners also endorses the use of race day Lasix based on the overwhelming body of international scientific and clinical evidence. The USTA has long been an advocate for separate rules for the different breeds in the use of therapeutic medications. As the Association of Racing Commissioners International has recently agreed and the USTA has advocated all along, the differences in the racing breeds and their business models, particularly the frequency that the horses race, requires there to be separate rules for each breed in the use of therapeutic medications, said USTA President Russell Williams. A one size fits all approach, which is what H. R. 2. 65. 1 appears to advocate, isnt right, isnt fair, doesnt promote equine health, and wont work. Further, the USTA has concerns about the makeup of the proposed federal board of the Horseracing Anti Doping and Medication Control Authority HAMCA created by the legislation. The proposed board members will have no experience with or understanding of the horse racing industry or the welfare of the horses, said Williams. It seeks to replace the current state regulatory system where uniformity largely exists and is made up of regulators with extensive experience and knowledge of horse racing. Also, it is a significant concern to the USTA that this legislation would designate the Federal Trade Commission as the ultimate regulatory authority, bypassing agencies like the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration that have experience with animal welfare issues. In addition, the proposed legislation would create a regulatory commission that could mandate significant additional expenses to the horse racing industry. There is no stipulation for federal funding in the legislation as there is for the United States Anti Doping Agency in its testing of human athletes, which would give HAMCA a blank check to impose new costs to racetracks and horsemen with minimal oversight or accountability, added Williams. The USTA joins the Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association and Thoroughbred Horsemens Association the two major, national organizations representing Thoroughbred owners, breeders and trainers Harness Horsemen International the international organization that represents Standardbred owners, breeders and trainers in the U. Ohio Thoroughbred Trainers License' title='Ohio Thoroughbred Trainers License' />Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Patch Antenna Input Impedance Formula. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. You are using a browser that is not supported by HorseQuest. 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