California Horse Racing Board’s Equine Medical Director Under Investigation, According to LA Times StoryAccording to a story written by John Cherwa, as a special contributor to The Los Angeles Times, the California Horse Racing Board’s equine medical director is now “under suspicion” from another California state agency — the Veterinary Medical Board. That document was served to Blea on Dec. 17, and, according to Cherwa, alleges that the Medical Director violated several state regulations in the year prior to being named equine medical director this past July 1. Cherwa writes:“The investigation started in February after the VMB received an anonymous tip that Blea and other veterinarians prescribed and gave medications without examinations or medical necessity. There is nothing in the law that says the California equine medical director must have a veterinary license. According to Cherwa, Blea has refused to comment on the “accusations” or the investigation.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 24, 2021 10:33 UTC