First International Racehorse Aftercare Forum Set for May
Edited Press Release
March 30, 2017
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses will hold its first conference May 17-18, in Washington, D.C.
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses will hold its first conference May 17-18, in Washington, D.C.
The free event will take place in the Sacramento River Bend Area north of Red Bluff, California.
Scientists looked at four years of data to try to predict facilities’ compliance with animal welfare legislation.
Carbohydrates are the main source of dietary energy for horses and are important for fast, quick-burning power.
Researchers have placed GPS tracking collars on 14 wild mares and returned them to the range for monitoring.
Preliminary results suggest risk factors include fewer high-speed workouts and a drop in racing class, among others.
A horse arriving from Europe produced.a “questionable” blood test result, but tested negative on a retest.
Of the 1,743 respondents, 841 (48%) said their horses’ hooves are trimmed and/or shod every six to seven weeks.
Sedation and bandaging can help buy time for a thorough exam and to make a thoughtful decision about the horse’s future.
The legislation levy an 8% sales tax on fees charged by veterinarians for any treatment of small and large animals.
Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won’t suffice.
The horse showed acute neurologic signs and was euthanized after his condition deteriorated.
An endurance rider received a 30-month suspension while a para-equestrian’s provisional suspension was lifted.
Taylor is studying how Kentucky 31 tall fescue and a novel endophyte tall fescue affect nonpregnant and pregnant mares.
Researchers confirmed that footing properties could impact dressage horses’ risk for suspensory ligament injury.
The alliance is designed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
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