Health Zone: Reproductive Problems in Mares
Broodmare management can be challenging, trying to get every mare safely in foal. There are many reproductive problems frequently en-countered and some that are rare, according to Dr. Claire Freeman.
Horse Health
Health news, veterinary advice, and educational tools to keep your horse healthy.
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Kentucky State Vet Provides Turfway EHV-1 Update
The Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian on the evening of Feb. 6 provided an update on the quarantine in place at Turfway Park because of equine herpesvirus-1.
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Hot Topics on National HBPA Convention Agenda
When the National HBPA meets in March, it will tackle hot topics including sports betting and its possible effects on racing, stemming the dearth of backside employees, and horses' inadvertent exposure to recreational and prescription medications.
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Delta Downs Issues Ban on Turfway Park Horses
Due to recent positive tests for equine herpesvirus 1 at Turfway Park in Kentucky, Delta Downs has issued a temporary ban on horses stabled at that racetrack from entering its stable area.
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Regulatory Changes Not Expected Following Lasix Studies
Racing rule changes regarding the pre-race administration of furosemide (Salix, commonly called Lasix) appear unlikely following the results of a pair of studies that assessed the diuretic used to prevent exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage.
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Lasix Study Backs Four-Hour Administration Time
A study that has the potential to reshape the timing of Salix administration ahead of racing determined that the current four-hour timeframe is more effective than administering 24 hours out in reducing the severity of EIPH.
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Successful Sprinter Green Mask Retired to Old Friends
Multiple graded-stakes winner and sprint superstar Green Mask has been retired to Old Friends, reports the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, Ky.
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Retired Farm Manager Gail Hughes Dies at 91
Gail Hughes spent more than 60 years working with Thoroughbreds and in his free time enjoyed fox hunting with his wife Ruth. The all-horses, all-the-time hardboot died Jan. 18 in Carlisle, Ky. He was 91.
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Quarantine on Belmont Park Barn is Lifted
A quarantine at Belmont Park's Barn 44, in place for more than two weeks after a horse tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1, was lifted Jan. 26 by NYRA and the New York State Gaming Commission, which regulates the industry.
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Mott Vows to Fight New York Suspension and Fine
An attorney for trainer Bill Mott said a Jan. 25 conference is scheduled with a NY State Supreme Court judge and lawyers for the state's gaming commission and drug testing director that will determine Mott's path as he tries to get sanctions lifted.
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Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit Set for June
The Jockey Club and Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced Jan. 23 that the eighth Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will be held June 27, 2018, in Lexington.
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Jim and Joan Brady Support Horseracing Integrity Act
Long-time owners/breeders Jim and Joan Brady are newest members on WHOA's growing roster of individuals who support the Horseracing Integrity Act.
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Oaklawn Issues Ban Amid EHV-1 Positives
Following the news of equine herpesvirus-1 positives at both Belmont Park and Laurel Park,, Oaklawn Park announced Jan. 21 that horses stabled at either track will be prohibited from entering the Hot Springs, Ark., grounds until further notice.
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Second EHV-1 Positive Extends Quarantine at Belmont
The New York Racing Association announced Jan. 19 that a "precautionary quarantine" at Belmont Park's Barn 44 remains in place after a horse that tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 again came back with a positive result in a follow-up test.
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Hagyard Equine Merges With National Vet Network
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington announced Jan. 19 a merger with Mixed Animal Veterinary Associates of North America, an umbrella organization for 22 equine, mixed animal, and companion animal veterinary practices in 11 states.
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Pegasus World Cup Security Protocols Released
The Stronach Group announced enhanced security measures for horses competing in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1).
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New York Considers Claiming Rule, Medication Changes
State regulators in New York are proposing new regulations permitting ownership transfers in a claiming race to be voided if a Thoroughbred horse is discovered to be lame after a race.
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Northeast/Mid-Adlantic Regional: Best Foot Forward
Growing up on the outskirts of Atlanta, Shawn Mullis learned horseshoeing from his father, “one of those old-school cowboy guys,” according to his son. “He was a 1960s model.”
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Kentucky Committee Calls for Claiming Rule Tweaks
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will soon consider changes to the voided claim rule after its rules committee recommended updates to the standard.
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Oaklawn Again Offers Bonus for Lasix-Free Runners
Based on the 2018 opening-day purse structure, the bonus will range from $1,200 for Oaklawn's minimum purse of $20,000 to $60,000 for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) on closing day, April 14.
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Precautions in Place After Case of EHV-1 at Belmont
New York Racing Association officials and the New York State Gaming Commission received confirmation that one horse has tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1 in Barn 44 at Belmont Park, NYRA reported Jan. 10.
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Health Zone: Causes of Early Pregnancy Loss in Mares
THE FRUSTRATING THING about breeding mares is that sometimes a successful conception does not result in a full-term pregnancy. Often the loss occurs very early in gestation.
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Trio of Successful Australian Trainers Face Charges
Three accomplished Australian trainers are among the eight license holders facing charges, largely tied to prerace "milk-shaking" and medication treatments of horses, following a Racing Victoria investigation.
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In Neglect Case, Pennsylvania Revokes Trainer's License
Citing the handling or neglect of five horses, including two that died under his care, the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission Bureau of Thoroughbred Horse Racing has revoked the license of owner-trainer Mario Rafael Rodriguez.
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Many NY Trainers Neglecting Continuing Education
A large number of trainers in New York have failed to comply with a new state rule requiring them to take annual continuing education coursework—despite threatened penalties by the state.
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Pennsylvania Trainer Suspended for Year in Neglect Case
The Pennsylvania racing commission on Dec. 15 strengthened the initial penalties assigned by state stewards against owner-trainer Mario Rafael Rodriguez for his handling of a horse with a broken leg at Hollywood Gaming at Penn National Race Course.
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ARCI Calling for Oversight of Sales, Breeding
The Association of Racing Commissioners International is calling for additional oversight of public sales and breeding by either state commissions or a new independent entity. Sale company executives defended their operations and integrity.
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Help for Jockeys Battling Effects of Head Injuries
Through efforts of The Stronach Group and the Jockeys' Guild, After the Impact Fund is now working with jockeys.
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Jockeys' Guild Panel Outlines Progress in Safety Vests
When Terry Smith, whose Dynamic Research has helped establish ASTM standards in safety vests, looked over the room of riders gathered for the 2017 Jockeys' Guild Assembly Dec. 12 in Las Vegas, he saw a great resource.
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Trifecta Equine Staff Shines in Vital SLR Rescue Effort
Pulling together as a team, the operators and staff of Trifecta Equine Center pulled together to help save dozens of horses from the fire that devastated the San Luis Rey Downs training center near Bonsall, Calif.
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Iowa State to Study Equine Anticancer Immunotherapeutic
NovaVive Inc., an animal health immunobiology company, today announced that its anticancer immunotherapeutic for horses will be evaluated in a clinical study at Iowa State University (ISU) College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Grayson-Jockey Club Research Gets WinStar Boost
WinStar Farm opened up the doors to its stallion barn and also showed off this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming as part of a benefit for the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Nov. 28.
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Giving Tuesday Horse-Related Charities to Consider
Penelope Miller, of America's Best Racing, has outlined some of her favorite Thoroughbred racing-related charities.
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Mare from Borell Case Begins Treatment at Park Equine
A Thoroughbred mare the Kentucky Equine Humane Center received via Thoroughbred Charities of America in 2016 as one of the herd seized from Charles Borell and Maria Borell will enter Park Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky. for treatment Nov. 28.
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Health Zone: Correcting Crooked Legs in Foals
Many foals are born with some degree of angular limb deformity. Most common are knees too close together (carpal valgus), with fetlock joints wide apart. Next common is bowlegged at the knees (carpal varus), with fetlock joints too close together.
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NYTHA Says Split Sample Program Has Started
In a release sent to members, the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association said a split sample program for horsemen racing at New York Racing Association tracks started with opening day of the Aqueduct Racetrack fall meet Nov. 3.
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Guilty Verdicts for Pharmacy, Vet Tied to Frog Juice
A U.S. district court jury found a veterinarian and pharmacy guilty of multiple charges for their roles in introducing and delivering dermorphin for illegal use in horse racing from Nov. 2010-Dec. 2012 in Louisiana.
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All Breeders' Cup Equine Drug Tests are Clear
All samples collected from 2017 Breeders' Cup horses for testing have been cleared by the Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at the University of California, Davis.
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Veterinary Issues, Claiming Game Discussed at OwnerView
Dr. Dwayne Rodgerson made a veterinary presentation and Ken Ramsey, Robb Levinsky, and Peter Miller discussed claiming horses Nov. 1 at OwnerView's National Thoroughbred Owner Conference.
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Horseracing Integrity Act Reaches 100 Co-Sponsors
H.R. 2651, the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017, introduced by Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) now has the support of 100 members of the House of Representatives.
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Del Mar Earns NTRA Safety Reaccreditation
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, host site for Friday and Saturday's Breeders' Cup World Championships, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance.
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Unprecedented Drug Testing Ahead of Breeders' Cup
With a new six-month withdrawal time in place for all anabolic steroids and a ramped-up out-of-competition testing program, Breeders' Cup has made integrity changes that have received international praise ahead of this year's World Championships.
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Free Online Course Offered on Colic Prevention
Equine Guelph announces the free offering of the new 'Gut Health & Colic Prevention' online course to the first 50 grooms and trainers to register from each racing sector in Ontario: Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing.
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Kentucky to Examine Drug Levels in Racing Environment
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Oct. 17 approved $25,000 of Equine Drug Research Council funds for an analytical study to examine the levels of regulated substances—and other substances—found in the racetrack environment.
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Janney Stands by Criticism of Pennsylvania
A request by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture for Stuart Janney III to retract his recent criticisms of the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission saw the Jockey Club chairman reiterate his disapproval Oct. 17.
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Retired Puerto Rico Runners Start Journey to Mainland
Eight retired Thoroughbreds from Puerto Rico started their United States Department of Agriculture-required eight-day quarantine Oct. 11, the first step on their journey to the contiguous United States, according to Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare.
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IFHA Praises Breeders' Cup Out-of-Competition Testing
The IFHA has unanimously reaffirmed its commitment to a stringent anti-doping policy and has authorized the IFHA chairman to directly engage with relevant racing jurisdictions to emphasize the importance of implementation of this policy.
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Health Zone: Tying Up in Thoroughbred Racehorses
Muscle problems are fairly common in athletic horses. Muscle pain and cramping associated with exercise have been recognized for more than 100 years: Various terms have been used to describe the condition (azoturia, Monday morning disease, etc.).
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British Horseracing Authority Plans Integrity Survey
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is launching its first annual integrity survey in the coming days, with the objective of producing a robust benchmark of stakeholder perceptions of the BHA and confidence in its regulatory function.
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CHRB Approves Measure to Require Microchips in Horses
The California Horse Racing board unanimously approved a measure to require identifying microchips for Thoroughbred racehorses in the state during its regular monthly meeting Sept. 28 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
