RMTC Discusses Racing Medications, Names Interim Director
The Blood-Horse Staff
April 25, 2012
The board discussed clenbuterol use in racing, firocoxib thresholds, and other horse health related topics.
The board discussed clenbuterol use in racing, firocoxib thresholds, and other horse health related topics.
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur.
No matter what type of competition is being held the health and well-being of the horse is of great concern.
Vets examined upper airway obstruction in horses being ridden and when displaying “normal” head carriage.
Inflammatory airway disease is a top cause of decreased performance and affects up to 50% of equine athletes.
An effective electrolyte supplement replaces ion and water loss during exercise, one researcher said.
New research suggests rollkur is probably no more harmful than the “standard” dressage head position.
More than a dozen racetracks have committed to publishing their statistics from the Equine Injury Database.
A rundown of respiratory diseases commonly observed in performance horses.
Veterinarians can prescribe aquatic therapy in the form of swimming pools or underwater treadmills.
In the current study most horses successfully returned to their prior athletic function after colic surgery.
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain breeds, disciplines, and age groups.
A thorough physical examination and tailored therapeutic approach can help relieve equine neck and back pain.
Attendees discussed the horse’s overall work program, assessment, conditioning strategies, and more.
Horses do not have the same drive to drink while competing as humans, one researcher explained.
One common training method might not be as effective at conditioning racehorses as once thought.
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