Recent News for Breed-Specific Health Issues
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TRF Launches Fifth 'Haydrive' Campaign
February 16, 2013
The fifth annual "Haydrive" campaign will help fund hay costs for the TRF's 950 retired racehorses.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Shows Some Progress
February 15, 2013
Rachel Alexandra's condition remains serious but has shown some signs of progress... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Remains in Serious Condition
February 14, 2013
Rachel Alexandra remains in serious condition Feb. 14 after undergoing surgery yesterday. ... Read More
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NYRA Begins Search for Equine Medical Director
February 14, 2013
A search committee has been formed to find an equine veterinary medical director for the NYRA.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Has Post-Foaling Surgery
February 14, 2013
Rachel Alexandra is in serious condition after undergoing surgery Feb. 13, according to owner Barbara Banke.... Read More
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NYRA Establishes Equine Safety Review Board
February 12, 2013
The board will review and assess fatal equine racing and training injuries at NYRA's three racetracks.... Read More
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TOBA Announces Seminar, Clinic Schedule
February 09, 2013
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has scheduled its 2013 seminars and clinics.... Read More
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Suzie O'Cain Elected to TRF Board
February 06, 2013
The TRF provides retraining and lifetime care for Thoroughbred horses.... Read More
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CANTER Mid-Atlantic Has Record Year
January 28, 2013
CANTER Mid-Atlantic is celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers.... Read More
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Owner Files Suit Over Racehorse's Catastrophic Injury
January 22, 2013
The owner claims negligence led to the catastrophic injury of his horse during a 2012 race at Belmont Park.... Read More
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NYRA Working to Improve Racehorse Safety
January 19, 2013
The NYRA board will discuss several measures that could help improve racehorse safety and welfare.... Read More
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Mules' Role as Shedders in California EHV-1 Outbreak
January 19, 2013
While equal percentages of horses and mules were exposed to EHV-1, no mules developed neurologic disease.... Read More
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Paynter's Recovery from Illness Voted Moment of the Year
January 17, 2013
Paynter recovered from life-threatening battles with laminitis and colitis and recently returned to training.... Read More
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Hawthorne EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted; Oaklawn Ban Still in Effect
January 17, 2013
The EHV-1 quarantine has been lifted but Oaklawn Park is still not permitting Hawthorne horses on its grounds.... Read More
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Necropsies Ordered in Aqueduct Racehorse Deaths
January 14, 2013
The order comes following the fourth catastrophic injury at the track since the current meet began on Dec. 12.... Read More
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Commentary: Australian Case Rekindles Debate on AI in Thoroughbreds
January 11, 2013
The debate over AI in the Thoroughbreds has been around just about as long as the practice itself.... Read More
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Abnormal Blood Work Delays Top Racehorse's Training
January 09, 2013
Groupie Doll's trainer says that recent blood work indicates she is fighting some sort of infection.... Read More
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Racetrack Surface and Hind Limb Fetlock, Hoof Kinematics (AAEP 2012)
January 06, 2013
Researchers found variations in degree of fetlock flexion, hoof slide in horses working on different surfaces.... Read More
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Commentary: Saving Potesta, an Unlikely Story
January 02, 2013
Read how veterinarians saved a record-breaking racehorse after she sustained a life-threatening injury.... Read More
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Bob Baffert Trainee Tweebster Euthanized
January 02, 2013
The 5-year-old gelding was euthanized after fracturing both sesamoid bones in his left front leg.... Read More
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Video on Foaling Thoroughbreds wins Eclipse Award
December 28, 2012
The video is entitled "Zenyatta: Wait for First Foal Combines Science, Art, and Anticipation."... Read More
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Racehorse Paynter to Resume Training, Wins Vox Populi
December 27, 2012
It's hoped that the colt, who battled a series of medical issues in 2012, will return to the track in 2013.... Read More
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Eclipse Fundraiser to Help Thoroughbred Aftercare Program
December 26, 2012
The aftercare program matches retired racehorses with owners who will ensure their health and safety.... Read More
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Genetic Basis of Osteochondritis Dissecans Probed
December 20, 2012
English researchers have taken a step forward in understanding a potential genetic component of OC.... Read More
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Hawthorne EHV-1 Still Under Close Watch
December 19, 2012
Eighteen days have passed since the last EHV-1-related death at the racetrack.... Read More
