Hawthorne EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted; Oaklawn Ban Still in Effect
The Blood-Horse Staff
January 17, 2013
The EHV-1 quarantine has been lifted but Oaklawn Park is still not permitting Hawthorne horses on its grounds.
The EHV-1 quarantine has been lifted but Oaklawn Park is still not permitting Hawthorne horses on its grounds.
The order comes following the fourth catastrophic injury at the track since the current meet began on Dec. 12.
Adam Chambers, DVM, has served as the commission veterinarian at Woodbine Racetrack since 2010.
Groupie Doll’s trainer says that recent blood work indicates she is fighting some sort of infection.
Many difficult decisions racetrack practitioners encounter are out of their control, one veterinarian says.
During retirement, Stevens served as a TV commentator and starred in the movie “Seabiscuit.”
Researchers found variations in degree of fetlock flexion, hoof slide in horses working on different surfaces.
A former AHA employee says she was terminated after threatening to expose alleged inhumane horse treatment.
One vet found success in treating the condition using tiludronate, ESWT, and a modified exercise program.
Read how veterinarians saved a record-breaking racehorse after she sustained a life-threatening injury.
The 5-year-old gelding was euthanized after fracturing both sesamoid bones in his left front leg.
The EHV-1 quarantine could be lifted around Jan. 10, track officials say.
Both individuals violated rules involving prohibited or restricted drugs, medications, or substances.
It’s hoped that the colt, who battled a series of medical issues in 2012, will return to the track in 2013.
The aftercare program matches retired racehorses with owners who will ensure their health and safety.
Among the recommendations was a prohibition on corticosteroids joint injections within seven days of a race.
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