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Second British Racehorse Trainer Admits to Steroid Use
April 29, 2013
Britain's steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.... Read More
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HKJC Official Urges Worldwide Steroid Ban
April 29, 2013
One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.... Read More
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Godolphin Trainer Gets 8-year Suspension
April 25, 2013
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids. ... Read More
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Rolex Riders Share Horse Health Insights
April 24, 2013
Rolex competitors Boyd Martin, Sally Cousins, and Lindsey Oaks share horse health tips and insights.... Read More
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Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
April 22, 2013
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses. ... Read More
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After Safety Improvements, No Horse Deaths at Grand National
April 17, 2013
All horses running in this year's Grand National returned safely and uninjured from the race.... Read More
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NYTHA Establishes Equine Retirement Program
April 16, 2013
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks. ... Read More
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CHRB: No Spike in Sudden Deaths
April 15, 2013
CHRB officials contested reports that the state has seen a spike in the number of sudden death cases. ... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Winner Sustains Pelvic Injury
April 12, 2013
2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.... Read More
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CHRB Renews Racing Injury Prevention Program
April 12, 2013
The CHRB approved funds for the continuation of its equine injury prevention program with UC Davis.... Read More
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California Sees Rise in Horse Deaths due to Cardiac Failure
April 11, 2013
California racing saw a sharp increase last year in the number of fatalities due to cardiac failures.... Read More
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Ky. Commission Seeks Review of Cobra Venom Ruling
April 10, 2013
The recent ruling overturned a suspension imposed on Rodney Stewart, DVM, for cobra venom possession.... Read More
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California Racetrack Probing Thoroughbred Auction Sale
April 10, 2013
Racetrack operators are investigating how a retired racehorse wound up for sale at a livestock auction. ... Read More
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USEF Town Hall Meetings Focus on Horse Medications, Welfare
April 06, 2013
Attendees of the first meeting discussed issues relating to performance horse medications and treatments.... Read More
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CHRB Okays Purina Feeds Based on Investigation
April 04, 2013
Based on Purina's investigation, the CHRB says vendors can supply any product milled on and since March 27.... Read More
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Sample Handling's Effects on Plasma CO2 Levels (AAEP 2012)
April 04, 2013
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time's effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.... Read More
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RCI Approves Uniform Racing Medication Rules
April 03, 2013
RCI approved a schedule that could set the stage for uniform racing medication rules in the United States.... Read More
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N.Y. Budget Redirects VLT Funds to Improve Equine Safety
March 29, 2013
One percent of purse enhancements from New York's VLT program will fund new equine safety initiatives. ... Read More
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Exercise, Nutritional Supplement's Effects on Inflammation
March 29, 2013
Researchers are closer to helping owners and trainers identify if a horse is at risk for soft tissue injury.... Read More
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AAEP Vets to Assist Telecasts of 2013 Triple Crown Trail
March 29, 2013
Media-trained vets from the AAEP's On Call program will support another season of live racing telecasts.... Read More
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Oral vs. IV Bute Administration and Drug Testing (AAEP 2012)
March 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated if half-doses of Bute resulted in different plasma concentrations than full doses.... Read More
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Use of Calming Agent in Racehorses Examined
March 28, 2013
Racing officials are taking a close look at the calming agent GABA, which was banned by the USEF in 2012. ... Read More
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Positive Zilpaterol Tests Cleared, Feed Contamination Cited
March 27, 2013
The California Horse Racing Board, citing feed contamination, dismissed 48 positive tests for zilpaterol. ... Read More
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Veterinary Team Managing EHV-1 Outbreak at Badminton
March 27, 2013
Veterinary experts are managing the EHV-1 outbreak at the site of England's Badminton Horse Trials.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Returns to Stonestreet Farm
March 26, 2013
Rachel Alexandra was released from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and returned home to Stonestreet Farm today.... Read More
