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The number of racetrack fatalities is still trending in the right direction, with 2022's figures being the lowest ever recorded, but even still there is work to be done to improve, and that is what the industry is set on.
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The report found some factors that may have contributed to the fatalities, while also concluding that there was no link that covered all 14 deaths.
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The governing body of the USA Industry, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority plans to make changes to reduce the fatality rate within racing by putting measures in place to minimise risk.
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Furosemide (Lasix) has been used in USA horseracing, which has been controversial. HISA aims to find out in a scientific manner the positives and negatives for its use when it comes to training and racing.
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Many risk factors have been identified, which can allow for improved management of them with regard to thoroughbred racing. Future studies have been recommended to investigate the success of any interventions
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This scientific study looks into the relationship between historical lameness, medication usage, surgery and exercise with catastrophic musculoskeletal injury in Racehorses.
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