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The International Group of Specialist Regulatory Veterinarians (IGSRV) is an association that promotes welfare and integrity of horse racing worldwide.
Joined July 2015
The Registry’s Naming AI tool can help you name your Thoroughbred. It enables you to generate five or 10 naming options with a choice of one-, two-, or three-word names. These names can be generated based on words of your choosing or on the foal’s pedigree and automatically
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OTTB In The Grand Prix: ‘People Get Surprised Every Time I Say He’s A Thoroughbred’ - Paulick Report | Latest news and commentary from the horse racing and equine world
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Niven, a son of Lemon Drop Kid, and his rider Michel Feitosa hope to represent Brazil in February's Nations Cup international showjumping competition in Florida
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HISA Welcomes Members of the Medical Advisory Committee - The members will provide guidance on jockey health, safety, and well-being.
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The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announced Nov. 20 the members of its newly established Medical Advisory Committee, a group of leading medical professionals with a broad range of...
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International Jockey Conference to Focus on Safety - Theme is Performance Medicine in Racing; Developing and Protecting the Jockey.
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The 2025 International Conference for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of Jockeys Dec. 11-12 in Hong Kong is themed Performance Medicine in Racing—Developing and Protecting the Jockey.
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Study: Aging Causes Blood Vessel Loss in Horse Tendons - BloodHorse
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A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has identified that aging causes a significant loss of blood vessels in the tendons of horses.
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HISA Announces Members For Medical Advisory Committee On Jockey Health, Safety
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The committee consists of leading sports medicine professionals with a variety of specialties
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Calls for Change After Horse Identity Mix-Up. A technical fault meant the second scanning did not happen before Centreofattention raced but it was in place when Dont Tell Jack prepared to compete in the race Centreofattention should have taken part in.
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Paddy Flood expects officials to "get in a lot of trouble" as new details about the Punchestown mix-up emerge
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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Grants $4.7 Million To Accredited Organizations. These accredited organizations have successfully retrained, retired, and rehomed approximately 20,000 Thoroughbreds across 175 facilities.
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These accredited organizations have successfully retrained, retired, and rehomed approximately 20,000 Thoroughbreds across 175 facilities.
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Methamphetamine Positive - Marwing Fined | The Trainer responsible conducted a detailed investigation, with the support of an accredited reference laboratory, which established that the substance originated from human-related contamination by an employee.
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HISA Committee Recommends Change to Metformin Reporting - ADMC Committee calls for minimum reporting level of 4.0-nanograms per milliliter.
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HISA and its enforcement arm, HIWU, announced Nov. 17 that HISA’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control Committee has recommended the adoption of a minimum reporting level for the Banned Substance...
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Enhanced Detection Methodology One Of Dr. Michael Hardy's Goals At HIWU. Hardy was named the acting chief of science at HIWU in July 2025
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Hardy was named the acting chief of science at HIWU in July 2025
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Arbitrator 'Concerned About Fairness' in Meraz Case. The arbitrator cited reservations about a two-year suspension under HISA rules.
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A Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit arbitrator suspended trainer Antonio Meraz and fined him $5,000 after one of his winning horses at Mahoning Valley Racecourse, Isaul Gonzalez's First Kitten,...
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In Cobalt Case Before HIWU, Arbitrator Admits To Concern 'About Fairness' Of Two-Year Suspension - Paulick Report | Latest news and commentary from the horse racing and equine world
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Were it not for rules that require trainers to prove the source of the banned substance "by a balance of probabilities," the arbitrator would have been able to reduce trainer Antonio Meraz' suspens...
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JRC, SVREL host 2nd Racehorse Aftercare Day — Celebrating equine welfare and resilience - Jamaica Observer
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JRC, SVREL host 2nd Racehorse Aftercare Day — Celebrating equine welfare and resilience
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Picture On Metformin Getting Clearer, But Questions Remain
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Explore how HISA continues to adapt policies surrounding Metformin usage to address recent controversies and ensure fair racing.
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HISA and HIWU Announce Proposed Updates to Testing Specifications for Metformin in Response to Recommendations from the RMTC’s Scientific Advisory Committee - HIWU
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HISA and HIWU Announce Proposed Updates to Testing Specifications for Metformin
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International Conference For The Health, Safety And Welfare Of Jockeys To Take Place In December. The conference’s theme is Performance Medicine in Racing – Developing and Protecting the Jockey, and it will be held in Hong Kong on Dec. 11 and 12
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The conference’s theme is Performance Medicine in Racing – Developing and Protecting the Jockey, and it will be held in Hong Kong on Dec. 11 and 12
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RVC launches major study into key risk factors for racehorse training injuries.
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Helen Sharp takes a closer look at the new study focused on the little-researched racehorse training injuries
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The 2025 International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys (ICHSWJ) will take place on 11-12 December in Hong Kong. Read more about topics and speakers here: https://t.co/rN12jnCKoJ
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Trainer John McConnell fined £500 for welfare breach over the treatment of two runners at Chelmsford | Racing Post
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