Causes of Death in Ontario Racehorses Examined
Katie Navarra
August 29, 2017
Veterinarians and researchers are on an ongoing mission to reduce the number of racehorse injuries and deaths during racing and training.
Veterinarians and researchers are on an ongoing mission to reduce the number of racehorse injuries and deaths during racing and training.
At its Aug. 21 meeting at Del Mar Turf Club, in Del Mar, California, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board approved the immediate
Seventeen horses have died or been euthanized after racing- and training-related incidents at the track this year.
The NYSGC is working to determine what might have contributed to a dozen recent racing- and training-related deaths.
Some believe the recommended penalties aren’t enough for egregious violations and too harsh for isolated minor offenses.
Topics covered included the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017, Thoroughbred Safety Committee recommendations, and more.
The FEI also announced that a Belgian show jumping horse has tested positive for a metabolite of the analgesic tramadol.
Labs in Australia, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, and the United States earned reference laboratory accreditation.
Most of the violations in a recent study involved excessive use of the whip before the 100-meter mark.
The automatic test’s short run time enables a high throughput with minimal labor requirements, researchers say.
Also, the HBLB announced that the application round for awards to start in 2018 is now open.
The key is to ensure the hay, haylage, or grass has enough high-energy nutrient value to cover the horse’s needs.
Seventy-one Thoroughbred industry-related nonprofits received grants totaling $462,139 in 2017.
Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and management of repetitive stress-related fetlock injuries in racehorses.
Genetic and genomic research could help veterinarians diagnose disease early and select more targeted treatments.
All post-race drug testing at the upcoming Royal Ascot meet will be recorded using a smartphone app.
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