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    The will to win begins with great preparation – don’t miss musculoskeletal pain

    Equestrian sport and horse racing are sports where, in the blink of an eye, events can be won or lost, explains equine musculoskeletal therapist Laura Stephenson.  Being… Read more “The will to win begins with great preparation – don’t miss musculoskeletal pain”

    24 May, 202124 May, 2021 by Kajsa

    How risk factors for Musculoskeletal injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses vary for Two-year-old and Older horses, and with Type of Injury

    The study team identified four factors associated with particularly high odds of injury in this population of racehorses: First-born Two-year-old Thoroughbred (who were the first-born of mares)… Read more “How risk factors for Musculoskeletal injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses vary for Two-year-old and Older horses, and with Type of Injury”

    24 January, 2021 by Kajsa

    New Zealand is a pioneer in the traceability of horse welfare across racehorses throughout life

    New Zealand implemented rules for ensuring horse welfare september 2020. They are involving the traceability of thoroughbreds in New Zealand, and all horses will be required to… Read more “New Zealand is a pioneer in the traceability of horse welfare across racehorses throughout life”

    24 January, 202124 January, 2021 by Kajsa

    New research found 3 biomarkers to detect race horses at risk of catastrophic injury

    A team from the University of Kentucky recently completed a 2.5-year project measuring messenger RNA (mRNA) and identified three markers veterinarians might be able to use to… Read more “New research found 3 biomarkers to detect race horses at risk of catastrophic injury”

    23 January, 2021 by Kajsa

    Majority of thoroughbreds successfully moved to new careers in Queensland, Australia

    Nearly all Thoroughbred racehorses in a Queensland study were successfully repurposed after racing, although those who bowed out with injuries were less likely to find performance roles.… Read more “Majority of thoroughbreds successfully moved to new careers in Queensland, Australia”

    14 January, 202124 January, 2021 by Kajsa
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