Recent News for Breed-Specific Health Issues
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For Racing Regulators, Salix Debate Just Beginning
June 27, 2012
Racing regulators around the country discuss Kentucky's move to ban race-day furosemide administration.... Read More
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Rood & Riddle to Host Forum on X ray, Throat Abnormalities
June 27, 2012
A panel will present radiographic images of joints and endoscopic videos of throats Thoroughbred yearlings.... Read More
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Salix to be Discussed on BloodHorse.com's Talkin' Horses
June 25, 2012
The medication furosemide (Salix) will be discussed by J. David Richardson, MD, and Foster Northrop, DVM.... Read More
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TCA Gets $7,520 from I'll Have Another Pedicure Fundraiser
June 24, 2012
Nearly 380 people posted photos of their purple pedicures to bring the total donation to $7,520.... Read More
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TRA Endorses Broad Equine Medication Reform Policy
June 23, 2012
The TRA has endorsed a policy for equine medication reform supported by many industry stakeholders.... Read More
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Donation for Veterinary Care Made to TRF
June 19, 2012
Sophie Stenbeck has contributed $74,000 to provide veterinary care for the organization's horses.... Read More
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Laminitis Claims Injured Racehorse Giant Ryan
June 17, 2012
His owners elected euthanasia after the colt began showing laminitis signs in one of his uninjured legs.... Read More
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Ky. Vets Develop Plan to Identify At-Risk Racehorses
June 16, 2012
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May. ... Read More
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Foreign Organizations Back Ky. Salix Phase-Out
June 15, 2012
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Hong Konj Jockey club support the decision.... Read More
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I'll Have Another Trainer O'Neill to Fight 45-Day Suspension
June 15, 2012
The CHRB handed down the suspension after a horse in O'Neill's care was found to have an elevated TCO2 level.... Read More
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Industry Responds to Ky. Approval of Race-Day Salix Ban
June 14, 2012
Kentucky horsemen, after the vote, said they intend to lobby lawmakers to oppose the regulation.... Read More
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N.Y. Lawmakers Oppose Ban on Race-Day Salix
June 13, 2012
Two New York senators announced June 12 that they do not support a ban on race-day Salix administration.... Read More
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Jockey Club Announces Project to Identify At-Risk Horses
June 13, 2012
The statistics-based system would notify track officials and regulatory vets if a horse is deemed at-risk.... Read More
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Ky. Commission Approves Race-Day Salix Ban
June 13, 2012
The measure would ban the use of furosemide on race-day in graded and listed stakes over a three-year period.... Read More
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Pa. Equine Coalition Focuses on Racetrack Safety
June 12, 2012
The coalition is working to improve the health and safety of equines and humans at racetracks in the state.... Read More
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Secretariat's Preakness Stakes Time Under Review
June 12, 2012
The request for review came from Penny Chenery, Secretariat's owner, and the Maryland Jockey Club's president.... Read More
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AGSC Restates Desire for Salix Ban in Stakes
June 12, 2012
The AGSC supports a ban on all race-day medication in graded stakes race for 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.... Read More
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Sprinter Injured on Belmont Stakes Undercard Awaits Surgery
June 11, 2012
Giant Ryan fractured both sesamoids in his left front leg during a race at Belmont Park on June 9.... Read More
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Results of Standing Fracture Repair in Racehorses Examined
June 10, 2012
Standing fracture repair avoided general anesthesia risks and allowed most study horses to return to racing.... Read More
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Union Rags Earns Riches in Thrilling Belmont Stakes
June 09, 2012
Union Rags closed late to nip Paynter near the finish line to win the 2012 Belmont Stakes.... Read More
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I'll Have Another Bucking Trends in Belmont
June 07, 2012
I'll Have Another will attempt to become the 12th Triple Crown winner Saturday in the 2012 Belmont Stakes.... Read More
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I'll Have Another Draws Post 11 for Belmont
June 06, 2012
I'll Have Another, bidding to become the 12th winner of the Triple Crown, will break from post 11.... Read More
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Old Friends Holds Reception for Rapid Redux
June 03, 2012
Old Friends hosted a welcome reception and press conference for new retiree Rapid Redux June 1.... Read More
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Strict Protocols in Place for Belmont Stakes Contenders
May 31, 2012
The NYSRWB issued protocols for Belmont horses, including a stakes barn at which all horses must reside.... Read More
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Record Holder Rapid Redux Retires to Old Friends
May 30, 2012
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux holds the modern North American record of 22 consecutive wins.... Read More
