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West Named Digital Editor of TheHorse.com

West will oversee the design and execution of a wide portfolio of digital information products dedicated to equine health.

 Monday, March 29, 2010

Synthetic Surfaces vs. Dirt and Turf

"Injuries and fatalities are a major problem in the (Thoroughbred) racing industry," said Jacob Setterbo, BS, a graduate student at the University of California, Davis, during the 2008 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention (held Dec. 6-10 in San Diego, Calif.). "There are about two racing-related equine deaths per day due primarily to musculoskeletal injury (in the U.S. and Canada)."

 Monday, March 23, 2009

Factors that Cause Ulcers in Racehorses

Up to 86% of Australian Thoroughbred racehorses have been reported to have gastric ulcers. Many factors can contribute to ulcers, and researchers at Murdoch University set out to determine which ones were the most significant for this population.

 Wednesday, April 09, 2008