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.
In this first part in a series on testing and maintaining equine competition surface, we focus on racetracks.
The British Horseracing Authority will conduct a full review of the sport’s equine anti-doping rules, it announced this week.
The summit will be held June 27, 2018, at the Keeneland sales pavilion, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Fatal injuries in North American flat racing horses has decreased by 23%, but there’s still work to be done.
Learn about keeping OTTBs healthy and happy as they move into new disciplines. We’ll cover feeding, vet care, handling, and more!
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