Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH)
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Commentary: Following Up on the Salix-Free Racing Pledge
Trainers managing Salix-free horses noted that none of them have shown signs of bleeding after races so far.
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W.Va. Horse Racing Officials Begin Examining Salix
A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use.
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Race-Day Medication Rules Discussed in Ky., W.Va
Race-day medication discussions are taking place in both Kentucky and West Virginia.
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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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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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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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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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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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Owners Pledge No Race-Day Meds for 2-Year-Old Thoroughbreds
July 20, 2012
Some of Thoroughbred racing's most notable owners have pledged to run their 2-year-olds without Salix.... Read More
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Federal Racing Medication Regulation Gets Push, With Caveats
July 13, 2012
Federal regulation of horse racing medications was the topic of a July 12 congressional hearing.... Read More
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Quest to Ban Race-Day Furosemide Called 'Insanity'
July 02, 2012
Supporters ripped their opponents and vowed to take their case--that Salix is good for the racehorse--public.... Read More
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Website Features Horse Racing Drug Reform Testimonials
July 01, 2012
Also on the website are news, videos, scientific studies, and commentary in support of medication-free racing.... Read More
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The Science Behind Equine Nasal Strips
June 28, 2012
While some studies support the use of equine nasal strips, others have yielded less promising results.... Read More
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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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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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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
