Do Radiographs Change as Weanlings Grow to Yearlings?
Erica Larson
April 5, 2017
Many of the abnormalities researchers evaluated in weanling X rays improve by the time the horse was a yearling.
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Many of the abnormalities researchers evaluated in weanling X rays improve by the time the horse was a yearling.
The two organizations will work together on risk management initiatives for eventing and endurance.
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Measures cover arrival times, veterinary treatments and records, out-of-competition drug testing, and more.
Congressman Andy Barr introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at benefiting the breeding and racing industries.
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses will hold its first conference May 17-18, in Washington, D.C.
Carbohydrates are the main source of dietary energy for horses and are important for fast, quick-burning power.
Preliminary results suggest risk factors include fewer high-speed workouts and a drop in racing class, among others.
Sedation and bandaging can help buy time for a thorough exam and to make a thoughtful decision about the horse’s future.
Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won’t suffice.
An endurance rider received a 30-month suspension while a para-equestrian’s provisional suspension was lifted.
Researchers confirmed that footing properties could impact dressage horses’ risk for suspensory ligament injury.
The alliance is designed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
Scientists are highlighting early 20th century studies and Japanese researchers who were well ahead of their time.
Fat is an energy powerhouse that is a horse’s most abundant energy source.
Findings suggest blood serum SAA levels could be an earlier indicator of joint infection than synovial fluid SAA levels.
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