Cardiovascular System
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California Sees Rise in Horse Deaths due to Cardiac Failure
California racing saw a sharp increase last year in the number of fatalities due to cardiac failures.
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Your Horse's Breathing: Roaring, Coughing, and Bleeding
A rundown of respiratory diseases commonly observed in performance horses.
Photo by Megan Arszman, TheHorse.com Web Producer
Fact Sheet
Cardiology: The Equine Heart
Cardiac disease is one of the most common causes of "poor performance" in athletic horses.
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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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EIPH and Furosemide Use in Racehorses Explained
October 04, 2012
One researcher discusses EIPH, furosemide use in racehorses, and related scientific research. ... 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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Horse Heart Monitor Video Available Online
March 22, 2007
The video explains the health and fitness benefits of using a horse heart monitor for any horse or rider.... Read More
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Heart Size and Racing Performance in Trotters
July 05, 2005
Researchers found that heart size correlated with athletic performance in Standardbred trotters.... Read More
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Basic Horse Anatomy and Physiology
January 01, 2005
Gain an understanding of how the horse is constructed and what this means in the realm of form to function.... Read More
