Necropsies Ordered in Aqueduct Racehorse Deaths
Ron Mitchell/The Horse
January 14, 2013
The order comes following the fourth catastrophic injury at the track since the current meet began on Dec. 12.
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The order comes following the fourth catastrophic injury at the track since the current meet began on Dec. 12.
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Adam Chambers, DVM, has served as the commission veterinarian at Woodbine Racetrack since 2010.
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Many difficult decisions racetrack practitioners encounter are out of their control, one veterinarian says.
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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.
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