Nutritional Support for Injured Equine Athletes
Erica Larson
May 29, 2012
Although injured horses need time off, they could need greater amounts of some nutrients than during training.
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Although injured horses need time off, they could need greater amounts of some nutrients than during training.
Two Saudi show jumping horses tested positive to for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at competitions.
The new guidelines will be “based on the latest science, testing technology, and veterinarian expertise.”
Riders from 26 nations have qualified to participate in equestrian events during the 2012 London Paralympics.
Selenium and vitamin E work together to alleviate muscle damage and signs of tying up in horses.
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux retired
Researchers found that foals turned out to pasture had similar joint defects as those exercised daily.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Y
The 17-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare carried McLain Ward to two Olympic Gold medals during her career.
Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for SDFT injuries.
No horses at the event have presented any signs of illness, but biosecurity measures have been implemented.
The colt sustained a long pastern chip fracture during Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
Dr. William Farmer, Racetrack Veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, describes the frequency of Derby horse vet checks, along with safeguards once the horses head toward the paddock.
Dr. William Farmer, Racing Veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, demonstrates and describes a race-day health check on location at Churchill Downs.
Dr. William Farmer, Racing Veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, describes the many regulatory veterinary checks designed to ensure a horse is fit to race in the Derby or Oaks.
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