Recent News for Breed-Specific Health Issues
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Thoroughbred Trainer Pletcher Not Worried about Salix Ban
October 25, 2012
All Pletcher's 2-year-olds have raced on Salix in all of their starts.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup 'Text to Donate' Benefits Retired Racehorses
October 25, 2012
The campaign will allow donations benefiting the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be given via text.... Read More
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Dutrow Appeal to License Revocation Dismissed by N.Y. Court
October 24, 2012
The license revocation stems from numerous equine drug rule violations.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Charities of America to Present Awards
October 23, 2012
Breeder/owner Frank Stronach and the Belmont Child Care Association will be honored with TCA awards.... Read More
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Racehorse It's Tricky Retired due to Condylar Fracture
October 22, 2012
The 4-year-old filly sustained the beginnings of a condylar fracture in her right hind leg during a workout.... Read More
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Bramlage: Rest Needed to Keep Horses Sound
October 19, 2012
"If horses start showing they need a rest, you need to give it to them or they will force you to," he said.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Aftercare One of Main Topics at Welfare Seminar
October 19, 2012
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was a main focus during a session entitled "Totally Aftercare."... Read More
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Education, Communication Can Improve Racehorse Safety
October 18, 2012
Educating trainers about the warning signs of catastrophic injury can help improve equine safety.... Read More
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Data: 'Slight Drop' in Fatal Racehorse Injuries
October 17, 2012
Synthetic surfaces still have the lowest number of catastrophic breakdowns per 1,000 starts. ... Read More
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Racehorse Trainer Panel Discusses Controversial Medications
October 17, 2012
Furosemide, clenbuterol, and owner education were among the topics discussed during the Welfare Summit.... Read More
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EHV Confirmed at Hawthorne Racecourse
October 17, 2012
At least one horse has died and at least one more has contracted the disease.... Read More
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Study: New York's Equine Industry Vital to State's Economy
October 16, 2012
The study determined that the state's equine industry has a $4.2 billion effect on the state's economy.... Read More
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Pre-Race Veterinary Inspections Help Keep Horses Safe
October 16, 2012
Pre-race inspections also communicate a message to horsemen that equine safety is a priority, one vet says.... Read More
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Racehorse Paynter to Rehab at Fair Hill Equine Therapy
October 15, 2012
Zayat, commenting Oct. 12, said the intent is to eventually return Paynter to training.... Read More
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Unknown Illness Forces Quarantine at Hawthorne Race Course
October 15, 2012
The quarantine is a precaution as officials await test results on two horses showing respiratory illness.... Read More
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Progesterone Delivery Device Evaluated in Broodmares
October 13, 2012
Researchers found an intravaginal progesterone-releasing device effective in inducing early estrus in mares.... Read More
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N.Y. Racing Regulators Adopt Safety Recommendations
October 12, 2012
Officials imposed the first round of rules intended to make it safer for racehorses on Oct. 11.... Read More
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N.Y. to Act on Racehorse Health, Safety Task Force Findings
October 11, 2012
Officials will implement new rules recommended by a task force report to improve equine safety.... Read More
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Jockey Club Fee Increase to Support Aftercare Alliance
October 11, 2012
The Jockey Club's increased fees will support the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.... Read More
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IFHA Applauds Jockey Club Medication Reform Efforts
October 10, 2012
Chairman Louis Romanet applauded The Jockey Club's efforts to prohibit race-day medication in U.S. racing.... Read More
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Lentenor, Barbaro's Full Brother, Retired
October 10, 2012
The full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been retired because of a tendon injury.... Read More
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New Bolton Center Receives Grant from TCA
October 09, 2012
The TCA approved a grant of $11,323 for the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center.... Read More
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Salix Accidentally Administered to Horse before Race
October 08, 2012
A Kentucky state veterinarian accidentally administered furosemide to a racehorse at Keeneland on Oct. 5.... Read More
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Commentary: Paynter--A Profile in Courage
October 07, 2012
Steve Haskin shares his thoughts on racehorse Paynter's multiple medical battles and his recovery.... Read More
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EIA in Germany Affects Prominent French Horse Race
October 06, 2012
A horse stabled at the same racing center as the 4-year-old filly recently tested positive EIA.... Read More
