Quest to Ban Race-Day Furosemide Called ‘Insanity’
Tom LaMarra
July 2, 2012
Supporters ripped their opponents and vowed to take their case–that Salix is good for the racehorse–public.
Supporters ripped their opponents and vowed to take their case–that Salix is good for the racehorse–public.
Also on the website are news, videos, scientific studies, and commentary in support of medication-free racing.
Researchers collected information about health problems experienced by young horses being prepped for sale.
While some studies support the use of equine nasal strips, others have yielded less promising results.
The natural opiate has been detected in more than 30 racehorses in recent weeks.
Racing regulators around the country discuss Kentucky’s move to ban race-day furosemide administration.
A panel will present radiographic images of joints and endoscopic videos of throats Thoroughbred yearlings.
The medication furosemide (Salix) will be discussed by J. David Richardson, MD, and Foster Northrop, DVM.
Nearly 380 people posted photos of their purple pedicures to bring the total donation to $7,520.
The TRA has endorsed a policy for equine medication reform supported by many industry stakeholders.
Sophie Stenbeck has contributed $74,000 to provide veterinary care for the organization’s horses.
His owners elected euthanasia after the colt began showing laminitis signs in one of his uninjured legs.
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May.
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Hong Konj Jockey club support the decision.
The CHRB handed down the suspension after a horse in O’Neill’s care was found to have an elevated TCO2 level.
Kentucky horsemen, after the vote, said they intend to lobby lawmakers to oppose the regulation.
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