Could Stress Cause Gastric Ulcers in Performance Horses?
Researchers are studying the ill-defined syndrome of “stress” and its potential role in ulcer development.
2005 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner Silver Train Dies
Silver Train died from a colic attack Dec. 29 while shuttling to the United States from Brazil.
2009 Belmont Stakes Winner Summer Bird Dies
The 7-year-old son of Birdstone developed colic Dec. 22 and efforts to save him were unsuccessful.
Mucho Macho Man Wins Vox Populi Award
The 5-year-old winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic will receive the 2013 Secretariat Vox Populi Award.
Great Britain Beefs Up Equine Anti-Doping Policy
Steroid scandals prompted the British Horseracing Authority to amend its medication control policy.
Booklet on Maryland Racehorse Medication Guidelines Released
The booklet lists 24 therapeutic medications with their withdrawal times and threshold levels.
Digging Deeper into Breeders’ Cup Lasix Study
Study shows horses who previously had not raced on furosemide fared well in Breeders’ Cup juvenile races.
Slow Go on Mid-Atlantic Drug Reform in Kentucky
Kentucky has begun initial consideration of the reforms through its Equine Drug Research Council.
Texas Compounder Draws Horse Racing Industry Scrutiny
Several compounding pharmacies are under scrutiny from horse racing regulators.
Racehorse Medication, Testing Reforms Gain Support
The effort to adopt uniform national reforms continues to gain support, the NTRA reports.
USTA Creates Medication Advisory Committee
The United States Trotting Association (USTA) has created its own Medication Advisory Committee.
Researchers Study Sesamoid Bone Shape Differences
Researchers found that none of the evaluated bones showed significant shape changes after training and racing.
N.Y. Racing Regulators to Consider Standard Drug Thresholds
Regulators are poised to enact new thresholds for 24 drugs and propose rules to regulate shock wave therapy.
Breeders’ Cup Participants to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
Some of racing?s stars are pledging a percentage of their Breeders’ Cup earnings to Thoroughbred aftercare.
Racehorse Paynter to Stand at WinStar
Paynter recovered from a life-threatening illness a year ago before successfully returning to the racetrack.
Breeders’ Cup Sprint Contender Fatally Injured in Workout
Points Offthebench, a 4-year-old gelding, suffered condylar fracture in his right front fetlock.