Complete veterinary-record transparency, strict limitations on pain-relieving and/or anti-inflammatory medication/treatment, and banning therapeutic medications or treatments without a qualified veterinary diagnosis from a state-licensed veterinarian are among the agreed-upon initiatives.
Learn about the current challenges of medication regulation and drug testing in the race and sport horse industries.
Finding the cause of 21 equine fatalities at Santa Anita Park, in Arcadia, California, is key to the future of not only the venue but also the horse racing industry in general, says a Kentucky-based scientist investigating the incidents.
On March 5 officials announced that racing and training would be canceled indefinitely so the main track surface can undergo additional extensive testing and analysis.
The conference, scheduled for March 4-5 at Gulfstream Park, will focus on medication, pharmacology, and medication regulation in horse racing.
Saturday’s richly endowed Pegasus World Cup Invitational races at Gulfstream Park showcased winners at contrasting stages of their careers. City of Light romped in his swan song in the $9 million Pegasus World Cup in the slop, while Bricks and Mortar is just getting started after capturing the inaugural Pegasus World Cup Turf worth $6,708,329.
Researchers found no apparent link between previous surgery and catastrophic injury, but they did identify associations with medication use and lameness.
The BHA reviewed the 2018 Cheltenham Festival following the deaths of six horses during the jump racing event’s four days that of a seventh horse euthanized shortly after due to surgery complications.
Researchers have discovered the inner workings of a known “speed gene” in Thoroughbred racehorses, which directly affects skeletal muscle growth and, in turn, race distance aptitude.
Hronis Racing’s Accelerate rolled from just off the pace to prevail as the 5-2 favorite in Saturday’s $5,358,000 Breeders’ Cup Classic (Grade 1) at Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is the biggest two days of championship Thoroughbred racing each year and the Classic is its marquee event. Here are some quick facts about the race and some of its 2018 contenders.
Here’s a look at the past, present, and future of Thoroughbreds as sport horses.
Before you take the plunge, learn what to be wary of as well as what to expect when choosing an ex-racehorse.
A simple color change, based on new research into how horses perceive color, could make jump racing fences in Britain safer, scientists say.
Stanley’s research interests include drug testing methods to detect biopharmaceuticals, natural products, and designer drugs; developing new anti-doping approaches; and establishing an equine biological passport project.
Selective breeding has led to a Thoroughbred uniquely adapted to modern racing’s demands. But it’s also led to inbreeding, and with that has come some less favorable genetic issues.
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