Clean Test Results for Ky. Derby, Oaks Starters
The Blood-Horse Staff
May 8, 2013
The KHRC says all samples from Derby and Oaks horses were cleared with no irregularities found.
The KHRC says all samples from Derby and Oaks horses were cleared with no irregularities found.
More than 50% of horses in a thermography study showed hot spots under saddles after 15 minutes of exercise.
Vets evaluated the potential application of dynamic endoscopy when examining Thoroughbred yearlings.
Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, describes the physiology, athleticism, and stamina of three-day event horses.
Dr. Larry Bramlage, AAEP On Call Veterinarian, lists two examples of On Call communication in action–Filago (1991 Breeders’ Cup Turf) and Barbaro (2006 Preakness).
Orb stormed to the lead in the stretch of a sloppy Churchill Downs strip to win the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
Dr. Scott Palmer describes some bandaging techniques used on horses during races.
Black Onyx was scratched from the May 4 Kentucky Derby after a chip was found in his left front fetlock.
All of this year’s Kentucky Derby starters will receive furosemide, designed to prevent EIPH.
One attorney discussed how federal intervention could help resolve racehorse medication issues.
Dr. Larry Bramlage, AAEP On Call veterinarian, describes his role of relaying information from treating vets to the media.
Dr. Larry Bramlage, AAEP On Call veterinarian, shares his thoughts on recent and upcoming topics in racehorse medications.
Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, fell from the back of a golf cart and hit his head on May 2.
Dr. Larry Bramlage describes the evolution of the AAEP On Call Program for large horse races such as the Kentucky Derby.
Members of Congress are preparing to introduce legislation that would regulate medication use in racehorses.
The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni’s anabolic steroid use a “deliberate flouting” of racing rules.
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