Recent News for Breed-Specific Health Issues
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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
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Australian Court Upholds Thoroughbred Breeding Practices
December 19, 2012
A federal court has denied a request to allow artificial insemination in Thoroughbred breeding.... Read More
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KHRC Staff Outlines New Salix Procedures
December 14, 2012
The changes are designed to prevent mistakes in Salix administration prior to races.... Read More
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N.Y. Racing Regulators Amend Medication Rules
December 12, 2012
Racing regulators amended rules on the use of clenbuterol and methylprednisolone acetate in Thoroughbreds.... Read More
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Kentucky Equine Receipts Projected to Rise in 2013
December 10, 2012
Economists are forecasting an upturn in equine receipts in 2013 after the industry saw steady sales in 2012.... Read More
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Hamelback, McMahon New TCA Directors
December 09, 2012
The Thoroughbred Charities of America appointed Eric Hamelback and Michael McMahon to its board of directors.... Read More
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Seven Racehorses Nominated for Vox Populi Award
December 06, 2012
Fans can vote for the seven nominees until Dec. 23.... Read More
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UC Davis Studying Equine Humerus, Scapula Fractures
November 30, 2012
The study will identify warning signs that could be indicative of impending catastrophic fractures.... Read More
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British Charity Helps Botswana's Donkeys to Glow in the Dark
November 28, 2012
Reflective ear tags should help reduce the number of road traffic accidents involving the animals at night.... Read More
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British Levy Board Awards £1.6 Million for Racehorse Health Research
November 25, 2012
Nine new research projects will be supported, in disciplines that reflect the HBLB's research priorities.... Read More
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Commentary: New Vocations Breeders' Cup Pledge a Success
November 22, 2012
Program director Anna Ford says that around $50,000 had been raised from the pledges so far this year.... Read More
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Irish Equine Genomics Researcher Receives Entrepreneurial Award
November 18, 2012
Genetics researcher Emmeline Hill, PhD, has been named the Irish Tatler 2012 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.... Read More
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Steeplechase Safety Task Force Formed
November 14, 2012
The task force will immediately begin its inquiry into events that occurred in the 2012 racing season.... Read More
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Commentary: Racehorse Paynter Continues Road to Recovery
November 13, 2012
Steve Haskin provides an update on Paynter's recovery at Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center.... Read More
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Idle Periods for 2-Year-Old Thoroughbreds: Negative or Necessary?
November 13, 2012
While training breaks are needed, prolonged rest increases the time it takes a horse to race.... Read More
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TRF Opens 'Second Chances Ranch' in Illinois
November 07, 2012
Second Chances Ranch at the Vandalia Correctional Facility is TRF's ninth correctional facility-based farm.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Incentive Program to Continue in 2013
November 06, 2012
The Jockey Club launched TIP to encourage the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines.... Read More
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Fort Larned Wins Thrilling 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic
November 03, 2012
The 4-year-old colt led from gate to wire to take the Classic on jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.'s birthday.... Read More
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Royal Delta Sails Clear in Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic
November 02, 2012
The 4-year-old filly led from the start to defend her 2011 Ladies' Classic title.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Trainers Criticize Breeders' Cup Salix Ban
November 02, 2012
Furosemide has been banned from this year's Breeders' Cup juvenile races.... Read More
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Hurricane Sandy Impacts Racetracks in Northeast
November 01, 2012
Some tracks across the Northeast suffered some damage and power outages as a result of Hurricane Sandy.... Read More
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NYTHA Contributes $10,000 to Thoroughbred Aftercare
November 01, 2012
The donation was made via the Breeders' Cup's new "Text to Donate" to Thoroughbred aftercare campaign.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup: Royal Delta's Laceration Deemed Superficial
October 31, 2012
The filly sustained the cut entering a stall on the plane that transported her to California from New York.... Read More
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Flight Carrying Breeders' Cup Horses Leaves N.Y.
October 29, 2012
The flight, rescheduled to 1 a.m. EDT Oct. 29, took off as Hurricane Sandy approached the Northeast.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Participants to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
October 29, 2012
Trainers and owners of Breeders' Cup contenders have pledged a percentage of earnings to support aftercare.... Read More
