Ky. Commission Approves Race-Day Salix Ban
Tom LaMarra
June 13, 2012
The measure would ban the use of furosemide on race-day in graded and listed stakes over a three-year period.
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The measure would ban the use of furosemide on race-day in graded and listed stakes over a three-year period.
The coalition is working to improve the health and safety of equines and humans at racetracks in the state.
The request for review came from Penny Chenery, Secretariat’s owner, and the Maryland Jockey Club’s president.
The AGSC supports a ban on all race-day medication in graded stakes race for 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.
The panelists will answer questions on managing your horse during stall rest and rehabilitation.
Giant Ryan fractured both sesamoids in his left front leg during a race at Belmont Park on June 9.
Current health certificates and proof of negative Coggins tests are required at championship shows in 2012.
Speakers will address several topics surrounding the nutritional and health needs of pastured horses.
Standing fracture repair avoided general anesthesia risks and allowed most study horses to return to racing.
Union Rags closed late to nip Paynter near the finish line to win the 2012 Belmont Stakes.
I’ll Have Another was retired from racing June 8, the day before he had a shot at the Triple Crown t
Researchers used heart rate variability to identify stress in horses during air and ground transportation.
I’ll Have Another will attempt to become the 12th Triple Crown winner Saturday in the 2012 Belmont Stakes.
Appropriate forage, forage alternatives, and/or concentrates can keep aged horses at a healthy body condition.
Managing diet can help alleviate signs of some equine genetic disorders, such as PSSM and HYPP.
The event will take place June 11-12 at the Kentucky Horse Park during the County Heir horse show.
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