Grade 1 Winner Halo America Dead at 26
Edited Press Release
July 8, 2016
The pensioned broodmare was euthanized July 7 at Old Friends due to declining health.
The pensioned broodmare was euthanized July 7 at Old Friends due to declining health.
The clinic will also serve as title sponsor of the Breeders’ Cup Post-Position Draw.
Presentation topics included racing surfaces, equine injuries, and respiratory health for horses, among others.
Each track has donated $10,000 in support of advancing equine medical research in Florida.
The new advisory council is designed to promote higher welfare standards for the horse racing industry.
The summit will feature talks on racing surfaces, equine injuries, nutrition, biosecurity, respiratory health, and more.
Bob Beck; Terry Finley; Lesley Howard; J. David Richardson, MD; and Jaime Roth will join the board of directors.
Blocked behind horses with a quarter-mile to run, Creator finished strong to catch Destin and win the race by a nose.
Carolyn Cooper, DVM, is the director of the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s Equine Drug Control Program.
The 23-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was euthanized June 6 due to the infirmities of old age.
The award recognizes individuals or groups working to provide a better life for Thoroughbreds or those caring for them.
Glaucine, thought to have bronchodilatory and anti-inflammatory properties, is found in the tulip poplar tree.
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation work to improve racehorse aftercare.
Researchers in the club’s Racing Laboratory are studying biomarkers for use in drug testing.
The Race Assured team presented a blood test which could predict injuries in horses well before serious problems occur.
Meanwhile, Uncle Lino was vanned off following the race with what appears to be a minor tendon injury.
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