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Study Links Bone Loss to Proximal Sesamoid Bone Fractures in California Racehorses

Posted by Rob Warren on July 28, 2020
A recent study by Sarah Shaffer, Dr. Susan Stover and colleagues at the J.D. Wheat Orthopedic Laboratory at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine sought to characterize bone abnormalities that precede proximal sesamoid bone (PSB) fractures and determine if pre-existing abnormalities are associated with these fractures. The group retrospectively studied cases from California Thoroughbred racehorses that died from PSB fractures, and controls that died for other reasons.
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horse in standing PET scanner at UC Davis

UC Davis PET Research to Improve Racehorse Safety and Welfare

Posted by Rob Warren on May 03, 2019
A significant advance in veterinary research is coming to the racetrack in the form of a standing equine PET scanner. The machine will soon be available at Santa Anita Park, marking a major milestone in the battle against racetrack injuries.
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Grayson-Jockey Club Approves $1.3 Million for Equine Research

Posted by Trina Wood on March 25, 2019
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation board of directors announced March 25 that it has authorized $1,338,858 to fund eight new projects at seven universities (including UC Davis), nine continuing projects, and three career development awards to fund veterinary research to benefit all horses.
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A fresh study has examined lameness and medication links to catastrophic racehorse injuries.

Signs of Pending Catastrophic Breakdown Seen in Some Racehorses

Posted by Margaret Wong on September 14, 2018
Thoroughbred racehorses who suffer catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries are more likely to show lameness in the three months leading up to their injury than horses that race without incident, research has shown.
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Q&A with Dr. Susan Stover

Posted by Margaret Wong on August 01, 2018
Dr. Susan Stover has been funded frequently by Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. Her goal in recent research is the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in equine athletes.
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News!

April 04, 2018

Dr. Sue Stover participated in a panel discussing the appropriateness of bisphosphonate use in race horses, especially in young horses, during the animal welfare forum at the Association of Racing Commissioners International conference on equine welfare and racing integrity.

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