Recent News for Exercise-Related Conditions
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Old School Tying Up Treatment
May 14, 2013
Why have vitamin E/selenium injections prior to whatever led to tying-up in the past been abandoned?... Read More
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Six Ky. Derby Horses Made Salix-Free Racing Debuts
May 03, 2013
All of this year's Kentucky Derby starters will receive furosemide, designed to prevent EIPH. ... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Will Not Expand Furosemide Ban in 2013
March 04, 2013
As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders' Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.... Read More
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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Not Just Tying-Up Anymore
February 12, 2013
Researchers have worked tirelessly to better understand the disorder, its causes, and how to best manage it.... Read More
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Top Medicine Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
February 04, 2013
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Owners Group: Salix Effective in Treating EIPH
January 29, 2013
A group of researchers and the Thoroughbred Owners of California issued a statement supporting furosemide use.... 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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Race-Day Salix Errors Frustrate Kentucky Horsemen
November 16, 2012
Salix administration mistakes have led to at least two horses being scratched from races this month.... 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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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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Commentary: Following Up on the Salix-Free Racing Pledge
September 20, 2012
Trainers managing Salix-free horses noted that none of them have shown signs of bleeding after races so far.... Read More
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Equine Guelph Releases Report on 3-D Ultrasound Research
September 20, 2012
Chalmers' goal is to provide owners with a reliable and inexpensive way to screen horses for roaring.... Read More
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W.Va. Horse Racing Officials Begin Examining Salix
September 18, 2012
A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use.... Read More
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Valberg to be Inducted into Equine Research Hall of Fame
September 16, 2012
Valberg will be the first woman inducted into the Equine Research Hall of Fame.... Read More
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Race-Day Medication Rules Discussed in Ky., W.Va
August 30, 2012
Race-day medication discussions are taking place in both Kentucky and West Virginia.... Read More
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Kentucky Race-Day Drug Rules Will Change Sept. 4
August 23, 2012
Furosemide will be the only medication permitted on race day in Kentucky effective Sept. 4.... Read More
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Surgical Options for Managing Roaring in Horses
August 22, 2012
Numerous factors go into selecting the appropriate surgical procedure to treat equine roaring.... Read More
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Jockey Club's Revised Drug Rules Have Salix Provision
August 13, 2012
The Jockey Club has added a provision governing regulatory administration of furosemide on race day.... Read More
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Race-Day Salix Ban Will Extend to 2-Year-Old Listed Stakes
August 09, 2012
Race-day Salix will not be allowed in listed stakes races for 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.... Read More
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West Virginia Racing Commission Plans Meeting on Salix Use
August 07, 2012
The commission plans to hold a fact-finding meeting on use of race-day furosemide day, officials said Aug. 4.... Read More
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National HBPA Affiliates Back Use of Race-Day Salix
August 06, 2012
The majority of the National HBPA affiliates have adopted pro-race-day Salix resolutions.... Read More
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Group Wants Act to Regulate Horse Racing Medication
August 01, 2012
A new grassroots organization that opposes race-day medication wants involvement by the federal government.... Read More
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Major Racehorse Health Issues Discussed at RCI Meeting
July 26, 2012
Discussion topics included public veterinary records, commission authority over veterinarians, and Salix.... Read More
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Identifying and Managing Acute Rhabdomyolysis in Horses
July 25, 2012
Understanding equine acute rhabdomyolysis can help ensure affected horses receive appropriate veterinary care.... Read More
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Study: Modified Surgery for Roaring Treatment Effective
July 20, 2012
Study finds that modified version of laryngoplasty surgery is effective in treating roaring in horses.... Read More
