Cornell Cardiologists Calm Horses’ Fluttering Hearts
Edited Press Release
September 13, 2017
When other atrial fibrillation treatments fail transvenous electrical cardioversion could restore a normal heartbeat.
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When other atrial fibrillation treatments fail transvenous electrical cardioversion could restore a normal heartbeat.
Veterinarians and researchers are on an ongoing mission to reduce the number of racehorse injuries and deaths during racing and training.
At its Aug. 21 meeting at Del Mar Turf Club, in Del Mar, California, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board approved the immediate
Of the 755 respondents, 209 (28%) said foot-related lameness is their biggest equine lameness concern.
Dr. Ernest Bailey shares information about genetic diseases that related to specific breeds.
There were no musculoskeletal differences between treatment and control horses, but there were behavioral differences.
Seventeen horses have died or been euthanized after racing- and training-related incidents at the track this year.
Horses’ oxygen consumption and cardiac output decreased by an average of 24% and 9%, respectively, when going downhill.
The NYSGC is working to determine what might have contributed to a dozen recent racing- and training-related deaths.
Some believe the recommended penalties aren’t enough for egregious violations and too harsh for isolated minor offenses.
Topics covered included the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017, Thoroughbred Safety Committee recommendations, and more.
Research is offering more insight into inherited diseases and conditions in our horses. Learn more about HYPP, PSSM, overo lethal white syndrome, lavender foal syndrome, HERDA, SCID, and more.
The FEI also announced that a Belgian show jumping horse has tested positive for a metabolite of the analgesic tramadol.
Labs in Australia, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, and the United States earned reference laboratory accreditation.
Most of the violations in a recent study involved excessive use of the whip before the 100-meter mark.
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