Breeders’ Cup Will Not Expand Furosemide Ban in 2013
The Blood-Horse Staff
March 4, 2013
As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders’ Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.
As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders’ Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.
The mare recently arrived in Oregon from Texas and sold last weekend at an auction in Hermiston, Ore.
Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia in young foals, but it can also cause septic arthritis (infection of joints), osteomyelitis (infection of bones), neonatal diarrhea (enterocolitis), and more.
A group of researchers and the Thoroughbred Owners of California issued a statement supporting furosemide use.
There are 236 OIE reference laboratories covering 112 animal diseases, including equine-specific ailments.
The video uses maps to help explain how equine influenza spread during the 2007 Australian outbreak.
Diseases reported include contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, and more.
Researchers found that ERV is prevalent in Louisiana horses; more research is needed to determine its impact.
The changes are designed to prevent mistakes in Salix administration prior to races.
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Horses are hardy animals when it comes to weathering the cold months. But this doesn’t mean you can slack on their care just because you’re staying indoors more. In fact, there are some health issues horses are more prone to during winter.
Equine rhinitis A virus affects the airways and is spread via nasal secretions and aerosol inhalation.
Equine nutrition, hydration, exercise, blanketing, and respiratory health can be concerns as temperatures dip.
Salix administration mistakes have led to at least two horses being scratched from races this month.
Several countries could be affected by the equine influenza virus transmitted during October horse sales.
Furosemide has been banned from this year’s Breeders’ Cup juvenile races.
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