Recent News for Sports Medicine
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Exercise, Nutritional Supplement's Effects on Inflammation
March 29, 2013
Researchers are closer to helping owners and trainers identify if a horse is at risk for soft tissue injury.... Read More
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AAEP Vets to Assist Telecasts of 2013 Triple Crown Trail
March 29, 2013
Media-trained vets from the AAEP's On Call program will support another season of live racing telecasts.... Read More
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Oral vs. IV Bute Administration and Drug Testing (AAEP 2012)
March 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated if half-doses of Bute resulted in different plasma concentrations than full doses.... Read More
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Use of Calming Agent in Racehorses Examined
March 28, 2013
Racing officials are taking a close look at the calming agent GABA, which was banned by the USEF in 2012. ... Read More
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Positive Zilpaterol Tests Cleared, Feed Contamination Cited
March 27, 2013
The California Horse Racing Board, citing feed contamination, dismissed 48 positive tests for zilpaterol. ... Read More
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Veterinary Team Managing EHV-1 Outbreak at Badminton
March 27, 2013
Veterinary experts are managing the EHV-1 outbreak at the site of England's Badminton Horse Trials.... Read More
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MRI to Evaluate Suspensory, Sesamoid Injuries (AAEP 2012)
March 27, 2013
Researchers say MRI is invaluable for identifying suspensory ligament lesions and sesamoid bone damage.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Returns to Stonestreet Farm
March 26, 2013
Rachel Alexandra was released from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and returned home to Stonestreet Farm today.... Read More
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Study: Horses Not Stressed by Inexperienced Riders
March 26, 2013
New research indicates horses' stress levels do not appear to change from one rider to another.... Read More
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CHRB Issues Warning About Purina Sweet Feed
March 25, 2013
The CHRB said it concluded some sweet feed products contain zilpaterol, a prohibited substance for racehorses.... Read More
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Evaluating Joint Infections Using SAA Levels (AAEP 2012)
March 25, 2013
Researchers evaluated a new method that could help vets monitor joint infections' response to treatment.... Read More
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U.S. Eventing Team Vet Panel, Associate Vets Announced
March 23, 2013
The USEF announced the veterinary panel and the associate veterinarians for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team.... Read More
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Blood Collection Tube Size and CO2 Concentration (AAEP 2012)
March 23, 2013
Researchers evaluated how blood collection tube size impacts total plasma carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations.... Read More
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Court Overturns Vet's Suspension in Cobra Venom Case
March 15, 2013
A Kentucky court overturned a suspension handed to Rodney Stewart, DVM, for the possession of cobra venom.... Read More
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Grayson-Jockey Club to Fund 12 New Projects in 2013
March 15, 2013
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013. ... Read More
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Stem Cell Approach Ineffective for SDFT Injuries (AAEP 2012)
March 15, 2013
Researchers found no significant improvement in SDFT injuries treated with mesenchymal stem cells.... Read More
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Trainer of Ky. Derby Hopeful Suspended for Drug Violations
March 14, 2013
Rudy Rodriguez was suspended and fined after flunixin was found in his horses at two races last year.... Read More
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Owners Consider Suit Against Breeders' Cup on Salix
March 14, 2013
Prominent owners threatened legal action if Breeders' Cup prohibits race-day Salix at its world championships.... Read More
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Eight States Commit to Uniform Racehorse Drug Rules
March 12, 2013
Regulators in eight states have committed to a uniform racehorse medication and drug testing program. ... Read More
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Thoroughbred Racehorse Fatal Injury Rate Steady in 2012
March 08, 2013
Fatal injuries in North American Thoroughbred races stayed consistent at just under two per 1,000 starts. ... Read More
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Lecture on Equine Drug Research, Testing Scheduled
March 06, 2013
The lecture will illustrate advances in drug surveillance capabilities and discuss existing challenges.... Read More
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Regulators Discuss Jockey Club Drug Rules
March 05, 2013
Regulators met via conference call March 4 to discuss new model medication rules set to be adopted by RCI.... Read More
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Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach (AAEP 2012)
March 05, 2013
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Will Not Expand Furosemide Ban in 2013
March 04, 2013
As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders' Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.... Read More
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RMTC Calls Nikethamide 'Very Dangerous Drug' for Horses
March 04, 2013
It's the first in more than a decade, but a recent positive nikethamide test has racing regulators' attention.... Read More
