Recent News for Exercise-Related Conditions
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AQHA Offers Genetic Disease Panel Test
February 06, 2012
The test will screen for five potentially fatal genetic diseases often found in Quarter Horses.... Read More
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Your Horse's Breathing: Roaring, Coughing, and Bleeding
February 01, 2012
A rundown of respiratory diseases commonly observed in performance horses.... Read More
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Furosemide 'Myths' Discussed at HBPA Convention
January 16, 2012
Panelists said there is no scientific evidence supporting a ban on the use of furosemide on race day.... Read More
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Salix Among National HBPA Convention Discussion Topics
January 11, 2012
Furosemide, known as Salix, will be discussed Jan. 14 during the National HBPA Medication Committee forum.... Read More
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Breathing Easy Key to Equine Performance and Health
January 03, 2012
The respiratory system can be a major cause of poor performance or premature retirement from competition.... Read More
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Genetic Testing Options Expanded for APHA Horses in 2012
January 01, 2012
Testing options include a comprehensive coat color package and a comprehensive disease diagnostic package.... Read More
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Diagnosing Respiratory Infection
December 01, 2011
The scenario might sound familiar: You take a couple laps around the arena with your horse, and suddenly... Read More
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Meeting Shows Deep Divide Over Salix Use in Thoroughbreds
November 15, 2011
There is a decided split between trainers and breeders on the issue of race day furosemide in Thoroughbreds.... Read More
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Race-Day Medication Pros and Cons Debated
November 14, 2011
The meeting began with several presentations on furosemide and EIPH, the condition the medication treats.... Read More
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Race-Day Drugs Focus of KHRC Meeting
November 11, 2011
The Race Day Medication Committee is debating whether therapeutic medications such as Salix should be banned.... Read More
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Salix Among RMTC Board Meeting's Topics
October 11, 2011
Race day medications, drug testing initiatives, and research committees were discussed at an Oct. 6 meeting.... Read More
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Groups Draw Line on Salix Ban in Thoroughbred Racing
August 24, 2011
Thoroughbred horsemen's groups are drawing a line in the sand when it comes to the anti-bleeding drug Salix.... Read More
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Adjunct Bleeder Medication Ban Advanced in Kentucky
August 23, 2011
A KHRC advisory panel approved a recommendation to prohibit the race day use of adjunct bleeder medications.... Read More
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Jockey Club Goal: 'Medication-Free' Horse Racing
August 15, 2011
The Jockey Club reiterated its calls for a ban of Salix but made it clear it wants medication-free racing.... Read More
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Commentary: Thoroughbred Owner Sounds Off on Salix
August 14, 2011
BloodHorse.com's Jason Shandler caught up with Mike Repole to get his opinion on the current Salix debate.... Read More
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No Salix in 2-Year-Old Thoroughbred Graded Stakes in 2012
August 11, 2011
The AGSC will employ a program banning race-day medications in graded 2-year-old Thoroughbred stakes races.... Read More
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RMTC: Tighten Salix Rules, Ban Adjunct Drugs
August 05, 2011
The RMTC will continue to study a pilot program proposal to ban the use of Salix in 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.... Read More
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National HBPA: Keep Salix, Drop Adjunct Drugs
July 25, 2011
The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association supports elimination of race-day medications ... Read More
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UC Davis to Partner with APHA for Genetic Testing
July 25, 2011
The APHA has introduced the University of California, Davis, as its official genetic testing provider. ... Read More
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Medication Summit Called 'New Beginning'
June 16, 2011
A baby step toward progress was how organizers described the two-day International Race Day Medication Summit ... Read More
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Summit Furthers Discussion on EIPH
June 15, 2011
Concerns about Salix's performance-enhancing attributes may pale in comparison to the potential detrimental ... Read More
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Tying-Up in Horses: A Review
June 15, 2011
Tying-up, or exertional rhabdomyolysis, is a frustrating problem for horse owners, but can be managed through ... Read More
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Race Day Medication Summit Digs Into Salix
June 14, 2011
Anyone hoping to learn the intricacies of Salix use, research, and regulation at the June 13 International ... Read More
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Education Early Focus of Race Day Medication Summit
June 13, 2011
Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging discussed on Day 1 of the International Summit on Race Day Medication... Read More
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Commentary: The Battle of Salix
June 10, 2011
Another battle over the medication Salix is brewing. We say "another" because Thoroughbred racing has been ... Read More
