Recent News for Injuries & Lameness
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Dexamethasone Administration Routes in Horses Compared
June 26, 2012
Study finds that dexamethasone (DXM) behaves similarly regardless of how it enters the horse's body.... 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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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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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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Bramlage: I'll Have Another Injury is Minor But Slow-Healing
June 08, 2012
I'll Have Another was retired from racing June 8, the day before he had a shot at the Triple Crown t... Read More
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AAEP On Call Team to Support Belmont Stakes Telecasts
June 07, 2012
An equine veterinarian will be on call to provide timely health reports to the media on the equine athletes.... Read More
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Firocoxib's Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain
June 01, 2012
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed.... Read More
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Nutritional Support for Injured Equine Athletes
May 29, 2012
Although injured horses need time off, they could need greater amounts of some nutrients than during training.... Read More
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Joint Disease and Cartilage Repair in Horses
May 23, 2012
Joint disease is a common lameness cause and a primary reason why many horses' athletic careers end. ... Read More
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Minnesota Makes Racehorse Drug Threshold Changes
May 22, 2012
The new guidelines will be "based on the latest science, testing technology, and veterinarian expertise."... Read More
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Study Evaluates Injectable Treatment for Tendon Injuries
May 12, 2012
Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for SDFT injuries.... Read More
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Kentucky Derby Contender Take Charge Indy to Have Surgery
May 07, 2012
The colt sustained a long pastern chip fracture during Saturday's Kentucky Derby.... Read More
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Regulatory Veterinarian Checks in Horse Racing
May 05, 2012
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.... Read More
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Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool
May 03, 2012
Some disorders produce gait abnormalities and lamenesses that aid in a quick and accurate diagnosis.... Read More
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Caring for the Disciplines, Part 2: English Sport Horses
May 01, 2012
Manage eventers, dressage horses, and hunter/jumpers carefully to avoid soft tissue injury and lameness.... Read More
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Equine Lameness Detection
May 01, 2012
Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal... Read More
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Rolex 2012: No Serious Cross-Country Injuries Reported
April 29, 2012
Parker, the horse vanned off yesterday's cross-country course, has no serious injuries.... Read More
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Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis
April 26, 2012
Even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.... Read More
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Three-Day Eventing Horse Inspections
April 25, 2012
Horse inspections are designed solely to evaluate the horse's "fitness to compete" in the competition ahead.... Read More
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Congress Sets Hearing on Health, Safety in Horse Racing
April 24, 2012
The last congressional hearing on horse racing was held in June 2008 and dealt with similar issues.... Read More
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2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace Injured, Retired
April 23, 2012
Veterinarians diagnosed 5-year-old mare with lateral middle distal sesamoidean ligament desmitis on April 23.... Read More
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Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Injury in Racehorses
April 20, 2012
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur.... Read More
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NYRA Challenges N.Y. Times Injury Rate Methodology
April 13, 2012
The NYRA is challenging the New York Times' methodology used to determine racehorse injury rates.... Read More
