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The prognosis for performance soundness in nonracing horses diagnosed with sagittal groove injury and concurrent osteoarthritis is poor, researchers found.
Researchers are examining the rate of injury and illness in North American 2-year-old Thoroughbreds in training.
This is the second article in a series looking at how researchers test and maintain equine competition surfaces worldwide.
Researchers hope that, one day, they’ll be able to identify at-risk horses and intervene before a catastrophic breakdown occurs.
Fleming is studying carrier proteins in circulation in horses’ bodies that have the potential to be used as biomarkers.
Seasoned sport horses often need a little extra TLC to continue performing well into middle age.
A 10-year-old pony horse at the Cypress, California, track was euthanized after displaying severe neurologic signs of disease.
A look at racing ethics could help researchers and industry members acknowledge rightful concerns from a well-meaning public, help resolve misconceptions, and contribute to better equine welfare.
Instead of causing foot pain directly, rear hoof imbalances seem to cause more problems higher up the leg—to the hocks, stifles, glutes, and sacroiliac joint, one vet says.
The Florida laboratory is poised to become the 10th racing testing laboratory to receive full RMTC accreditation.
The affected horse, a 4-year-old filly, developed a fever on Feb. 12 and subsequently began exhibiting neurologic signs of disease.
Jose S. Nunez, Ricardo Murillo, and Mario Serey Jr. were denied privileges for 10, five, and two years, respectively.
Meanwhile, no new fevers or EHV cases have been detected in the quarantined barn at Turfway Park, in Northern Kentucky.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) hopes to gain a better understanding of Thoroughbred aftercare in that country.
Presenters will speak on pre-race examinations, on-track protocols, test barn best practices, technology resources, biosecurity, and more.
The collection includes research on controlling equine influenza, immunology in young horses, herd immunity, and more.
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