North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians (NAARV) Archives • The Racing Biz

Guest Author / 2 years

4 min read

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is fatally flawed and must be replaced, says Rich Fischer of the North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians.

Vets: Time off indicated for horses in Navarro, Servis barns

Frank Vespe / 6 years

6 min read

The indictments of Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro, and others have regulators and racetracks scrambling, while vets say their horses need a break, too.

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Racetrack vets call for equine safety enhancements

Press Release / 6 years
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The racetrack vets association (NAARV) called for changes such as the elimination of maiden claiming rules and improved technology to advance equine safety.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 28, 2026

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Woolcotts hoping for Woodslane Pick 3 at Gulfstream

Off to the Races Radio lineup for February 28

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Fischer: “Flawed” HISA must be replaced

Vets: Time off indicated for horses in Navarro, Servis barns

Racetrack vets call for equine safety enhancements

Woolcotts hoping for Woodslane Pick 3.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, Feb. 26

Leading horsemen call for continued Lasix.

Preakness 2026 attendance to be capped.

Taj Mahal guts out Miracle Wood.