Recent News for Sports Medicine
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Call Issued for Major Changes in Racehorse Drug Policy
May 03, 2013
One attorney discussed how federal intervention could help resolve racehorse medication issues.... Read More
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Bramlage Hospitalized After Golf Cart Fall
May 02, 2013
Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, fell from the back of a golf cart and hit his head on May 2. ... Read More
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Feds Seeking Racehorse Drug Regulation
May 01, 2013
Members of Congress are preparing to introduce legislation that would regulate medication use in racehorses.... Read More
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Godolphin Trainer's Steroid Use Called 'Deliberate Flouting'
May 01, 2013
The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni's anabolic steroid use a "deliberate flouting" of racing rules. ... Read More
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Second British Racehorse Trainer Admits to Steroid Use
April 29, 2013
Britain's steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.... Read More
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HKJC Official Urges Worldwide Steroid Ban
April 29, 2013
One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.... Read More
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Bandages for Fracture Stabilization Evaluated (AAEP 2012)
April 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.... Read More
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Godolphin Trainer Gets 8-year Suspension
April 25, 2013
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids. ... Read More
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Rolex Riders Share Horse Health Insights
April 24, 2013
Rolex competitors Boyd Martin, Sally Cousins, and Lindsey Oaks share horse health tips and insights.... Read More
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Insulin Resistance and Iron Overload
April 23, 2013
How can you reduce iron overload in horses that already are insulin resistant and have foundered?... Read More
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Therapeutic Ultrasound Settings for Horses Identified
April 23, 2013
Researchers identified what ultrasound settings achieve adequate temperature increases to be therapeutic.... Read More
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Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
April 22, 2013
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses. ... Read More
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Vestibular Disease in Horses Reviewed
April 17, 2013
Vestibular diseases are common and important causes of neurologic problems in horses.... Read More
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After Safety Improvements, No Horse Deaths at Grand National
April 17, 2013
All horses running in this year's Grand National returned safely and uninjured from the race.... Read More
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NYTHA Establishes Equine Retirement Program
April 16, 2013
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks. ... Read More
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CHRB: No Spike in Sudden Deaths
April 15, 2013
CHRB officials contested reports that the state has seen a spike in the number of sudden death cases. ... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Winner Sustains Pelvic Injury
April 12, 2013
2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.... Read More
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CHRB Renews Racing Injury Prevention Program
April 12, 2013
The CHRB approved funds for the continuation of its equine injury prevention program with UC Davis.... Read More
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California Sees Rise in Horse Deaths due to Cardiac Failure
April 11, 2013
California racing saw a sharp increase last year in the number of fatalities due to cardiac failures.... Read More
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Ky. Commission Seeks Review of Cobra Venom Ruling
April 10, 2013
The recent ruling overturned a suspension imposed on Rodney Stewart, DVM, for cobra venom possession.... Read More
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California Racetrack Probing Thoroughbred Auction Sale
April 10, 2013
Racetrack operators are investigating how a retired racehorse wound up for sale at a livestock auction. ... Read More
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Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 09, 2013
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of infections.... Read More
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Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
April 08, 2013
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say.... Read More
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USEF Issues Statement on Supplement Use
April 07, 2013
The USEF issued a statement regarding the use of equine nutritional supplements on April 1. ... Read More
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USEF Town Hall Meetings Focus on Horse Medications, Welfare
April 06, 2013
Attendees of the first meeting discussed issues relating to performance horse medications and treatments.... Read More
