Commentary: Avoiding the Edge
Eric Mitchell
August 7, 2013
What could a recent Texas ruling about registering horse-clones with the AQHA mean for Thoroughbred breeders?
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What could a recent Texas ruling about registering horse-clones with the AQHA mean for Thoroughbred breeders?
Eric Mitchell, editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on racehorse welfare issues.
Of the 942 voters, 399 (42%) said the most beautiful place they’ve ridden is in the mountains.
The manufacturer anticipates the release of Adequan products to the market beginning in late August 2013.
Many of horse racing’s top owners again pledged to race their 2-year-olds without race-day medication.
Supplementation with a certain type of fatty acid appears to improve insulin sensitivity in IR horses.
Organizations involved in the rehabilitation, retraining, and adoption of Thoroughbreds received grants.
Between 24 and 30 horses owned by the brothers were found to be malnourished and shut in feces-filled stalls.
RCI voted to approve model rules that create a points system and enhanced penalties for drug violations.
The grants will aid New Vocations’ efforts to rehabilitate, retrain, and rehome retired Thoroughbreds.
The board of directors of Old Friends announced July 30 Allday’s election to the organization’s board.
Researchers found that 11.03% of the racehorses evaluated performed some stereotypy or abnormal behavior.
He was euthanized due to an inoperable mass in multiple sinus cavities and around his optic nerves.
An official explains why confidentiality is used when setting medication thresholds and withdrawal times.
Racehorse Monzante broke down and was euthanized following a race at Evangeline Downs July 20.
Regulatory administration of race-day anti-bleeding medication has provided a clearer picture of drug testing.
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