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BarbaraAnne Helberg
Oct 6, 2008
Racing Two-Year-Old Thoroughbreds
Race track on site Thoroughbred veterinarian and surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage says racing two-year-olds benefits bone and muscle growth in young horses.
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Oct 6, 2008
A Report on Thoroughbred Muscle Injury
A bevy of reports, look-intos, tests, and studies have followed this season's fatal Kentucky Derby. Results are coming in while standard examinations continue.
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Sep 27, 2008
Horseracing Health Welfare and Rules
America has lagged in its medical and humane treatment of its horseracing stars. Times are changing. Bans in the areas of medications and treatment are the future.
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Sep 25, 2008
Discovery Was Iron Ruffian Was Fragile
Discovery, foaled in 1931, became known as "Iron Horse." He started 63 races and seemed made of metal. His blood flowed to Ruffian; so did the blood of Native Dancer.
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Sep 16, 2008
Blood Biomarkers May Prevent Equine Fractures
According to Dr. Wayne McIlwraith of Colorado State University, new blood biomarkers research that could save equine lives didn't air at June's Thoroughbred hearings.
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Jul 14, 2008
Feds Leaning Toward Horse Racing Regulation
Thirty years ago, said Thoroughbred owner/breeder Arthur Hancock III, horse racing came together to avoid federal regulation. "...things have gotten worse, not better."
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Jul 14, 2008
Jockey Club Gives Recommendations
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Safety Committee and a nation-wide online women's group are sending the message to Washington D. C. that new policy action is imperative.
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