Researchers are examining the rate of injury and illness in North American 2-year-old Thoroughbreds in training.
This is the second article in a series looking at how researchers test and maintain equine competition surfaces worldwide.
Researchers hope that, one day, they’ll be able to identify at-risk horses and intervene before a catastrophic breakdown occurs.
Fleming is studying carrier proteins in circulation in horses’ bodies that have the potential to be used as biomarkers.
A 10-year-old pony horse at the Cypress, California, track was euthanized after displaying severe neurologic signs of disease.
A look at racing ethics could help researchers and industry members acknowledge rightful concerns from a well-meaning public, help resolve misconceptions, and contribute to better equine welfare.
The Florida laboratory is poised to become the 10th racing testing laboratory to receive full RMTC accreditation.
The affected horse, a 4-year-old filly, developed a fever on Feb. 12 and subsequently began exhibiting neurologic signs of disease.
Jose S. Nunez, Ricardo Murillo, and Mario Serey Jr. were denied privileges for 10, five, and two years, respectively.
Meanwhile, no new fevers or EHV cases have been detected in the quarantined barn at Turfway Park, in Northern Kentucky.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) hopes to gain a better understanding of Thoroughbred aftercare in that country.
Presenters will speak on pre-race examinations, on-track protocols, test barn best practices, technology resources, biosecurity, and more.
The collection includes research on controlling equine influenza, immunology in young horses, herd immunity, and more.
Researchers evaluated 1,154 Thoroughbreds’ Timeform ratings and performance before and after vaccination and detected no difference in form.
Three-day event horses have unique nutritional needs. Four-star eventer Buck Davidson describes what goes into feeding these high-performance horses.
Dehydration, fitness, and breeding can lead to specific challenges when treating colicky horses during endurance rides.
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