IFHA Global Summit on Equine Safety & Technology: What veterinary scientists want from racing

Everyone involved in racing, whether they be veterinary surgeons, scientists, regulatory authorities, employees and supporters are acutely aware of the increasing degree of public scrutiny under which racing operates. The welfare of horses in our joint care has always been massively important, but the general public’s view on what constitutes the acceptable management and use of horses in sport is rapidly changing. It is therefore more crucial than ever that veterinary science and the racing industry dovetail to make racing safer for horses under our care, but also to show that positive change is happening.