
University of Melbourne Vets Aim to Improve Racehorse Safety
Researchers hope to reduce the risk of racehorse fatalities on the track.
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Researchers hope to reduce the risk of racehorse fatalities on the track.
The public meeting is part of the commission’s efforts to drive attention and resources to racehorse retirement.

Hot topics include digestion, metabolism, soft tissue injuries, and inflamm-aging.

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Up to 68% of Thoroughbred racehorses have evidence of EIPH post-exercise.

I’m worried about putting too much stress on my 3-year-old’s body. When is it safe to ride her on a regular basis?

Drs. Norm Ducharme, Sue Dyson, and Susan Stover will be inducted into the UK Equine Research Hall of Fame in October.

Researchers will be studying the use of biomarkers drug testing.
Several horses had allegedly received clenbuterol, and groom Marian Vega was found to be in possession of the drug.
The Ocala Initiative is a $200,000 undertaking designed to advance equine research in Florida.
Nick Skelton, aboard Big Star, becoming the first British jumping rider to win individual gold.

British and Brazilian farriers are working around the clock to keep the equine athletes well-shod in Rio de Janiero.

Team USA finished in silver medal position, while Germany won a jump-off for the bronze.

Cortes ‘C’ sustained an injury during the first round of the team competition on Aug. 16.

Scientists say molecular changes to an in-joint protein layer called lubricin could indicate osteoarthritis development.

Brazil, Germany, The Netherlands, and Team USA tied for the lead on a zero score after the first round of team jumping.
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