Churchill downs incorporated announces executive changes

Churchill downs incorporated announced the hiring of william e. farmer, dvm as equine medical director (emd), a position that will oversee equine safety and care at all cdi racetracks. dr. farmer recently served as official veterinarian for the california horse racing board and out-of-competition coordinator and consulting veterinarian for breeders’ cup ltd. development of this position was announced by cdi ahead of this year’s the kentucky derbyalong with additional new significant safety initiatives. a months-long candidate search resulted in the appointment of dr. farmer. as emd, dr. farmer will develop, direct the implementation of, and ensure enforcement of equine health and safety policies for cdi. as such, he will be charged with the development of strategies to enhance the safety and integrity of racing and training at all cdi racetracks which include: churchill downs racetrack in louisville, ky; arlington park in arlington heights, il; fair grounds race course in new orleans, la; presque isle downs in erie, pa; ocean downs in ocean city, md; miami valley gaming in lebanon, oh; oak grove racing in oak grove, ky, and turfway park in florence, ky.
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