Heart Problems Claim Thoroughbred Stallion Dynaformer
The Blood-Horse Staff
April 30, 2012
Dynaformer was pensioned after suffering an aortic valve rupture the afternoon of April 14 while in his stall.
Dynaformer was pensioned after suffering an aortic valve rupture the afternoon of April 14 while in his stall.
The witnesses all told Congress they don’t believe race-day medication has a place in Thoroughbred racing.
The Paddock Foundation will fund TAKE2 classes at five horse shows in Texas this year.
The last congressional hearing on horse racing was held in June 2008 and dealt with similar issues.
Veterinarians diagnosed 5-year-old mare with lateral middle distal sesamoidean ligament desmitis on April 23.
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur.
The new convicted trainer rule is part of a process to ban illegal substances from Breeders’ Cup races.
The database consists of data from NYSRWB employees at every Thoroughbred and Standardbred track in the state.
Broad adoption of the new medication policies hinges on action by regulators in all racing jurisdictions.
The database will include information about racehorse deaths, injuries, and incidents in New York.
Comments on the preliminary code of standards for aftercare organizations will be accepted through April 2.
In the wake of a March 25 New York Times report, Udall renewed his call for safety and integrity regulation.
Zenyatta, 2010 Horse of the Year, will be bred this year to Gainesway Farm stallion Tapit for a 2013 foal.
The son of Thoroughbred stallion Northern Prospect out of the Lucky Debonair mare Fortunate Bid was 31.
Research topics include foal pneumonia, laminitis, vitamin D’s role in immunity, and stem cell therapy.
The new group is designed to expand options for ex-racehorses and the demand for the breed in horse shows.
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