Partnering once again with Equine MediRecord (EMR) and Business Infusions (BI), 1/ST will utilize their services to digitize equine welfare protocols for Preakness 150 and will have EMR representatives on site to ease the learning process, it was revealed in a press release from the group Monday afternoon.
The added measure aims to enhance the equine health and safety protocols that will be in place for the contest May 17. The platform allows for the full veterinary history of the horse to be collected digitally and securely stored, and will be mandatory for all entrants. EMR will provide all trainers and veterinarians with a user-friendly system to comply with the medication protocols for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. Information integrity is ensured through the use of unique algorithms in the EMR technology.
Once records are entered into the system, they cannot be changed. Results are submitted digitally to designated regulators and officials to allow transparency of vet records. To prevent double entry of information, BI has integrated their HVMS veterinary practice management system–the largest in the world–to ensure the required data for the welfare protocols can go to the multiple mandated racing officials to be cleared. One such integration allows vets to send required medical records directly to HISA through HVMS, further reducing the need for double entry in order to remain compliant with HISA rules.
“The partnership established with Equine MediRecord earlier this year proved to be a highly useful and successful tool to further protect the safety and well-being of horses,” said Dr. Dionne Benson, chief veterinary officer, 1/ST. “The inclusion of this technology and data collection as part of Preakness 150 is another measure available to us to enforce the standards of integrity and accountability that have become synonymous with 1/ST RACING.”
The Ireland-based Equine MediRecord has amassed a noteworthy list of clients and users, including the Breeders' Cup World Championships; The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia; Racing Victoria; British Horseracing Authority; Hong Kong Jockey Club; and the Arabian Racing Organization. For more information on Equine MediRecord, go here.
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