Minnesota Makes Racehorse Drug Threshold Changes
Tom LaMarra
May 22, 2012
The new guidelines will be “based on the latest science, testing technology, and veterinarian expertise.”
All aspects of caring for performance horses
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.
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.
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
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.
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. Foster Northrop, racetrack practitioner and AAEP member, describes the care veterinarians give Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks horses, along with what it’s like to be a Derby horse vet.
Topics included vet regulations, blood during competition, international movement of horses, and cloning.
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