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One veterinarian reviews what EIPH does to the horse and how veterinarians currently treat it.
Furosemide-free juveniles at the Breeders’ Cup had fewer, less severe instances of EIPH than other juveniles.
Many of horse racing’s top owners again pledged to race their 2-year-olds without race-day medication.
Pulmonary hemorrhage caused the death of a horse used in the chuckwagon race at the Calgary Stampede.
All of this year’s Kentucky Derby starters will receive furosemide, designed to prevent EIPH.
As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders’ Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.
A group of researchers and the Thoroughbred Owners of California issued a statement supporting furosemide use.
The changes are designed to prevent mistakes in Salix administration prior to races.
Salix administration mistakes have led to at least two horses being scratched from races this month.
Furosemide has been banned from this year’s Breeders’ Cup juvenile races.
All Pletcher’s 2-year-olds have raced on Salix in all of their starts.
One researcher discusses EIPH, furosemide use in racehorses, and related scientific research.
Trainers managing Salix-free horses noted that none of them have shown signs of bleeding after races so far.
A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use.
Race-day medication discussions are taking place in both Kentucky and West Virginia.
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