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Could Fruit Provide The Answer To Growing Dewormer Resistance?

Dewormer resistance is a critical concern for horse owners all over the world. With no new deworming products in the works, scientists are beginning to research more natural means of controlling the internal parasites.

A preliminary study from England suggests that an enzyme found in fruits like papaya, pineapple and figs can prevent parasite eggs from hatching in a laboratory setting. A previous study found that cysteine proteinases can kill adult worms so Dr. Laura Peachey and her team tested the theory that these enzymes may also inhibit parasite eggs from hatching.

Peachey's results confirmed these enzymes could inhibit hatching and also found that the enzymes inhibited the movement of small red worms in their infective stage. The researchers are unsure if the limited mobility is related to the cysteine proteinases or another compound in the extract. More research is needed to see how the enzymes do their work.

R.A.C.E. Fund Launching 2021 Fund Drive May 7 With Online Auction

The R.A.C.E. Fund, a 501 C 3 non-profit organization established in 2004 and TAA accredited, launches its 2021 fund drive with an online auction on eBay starting May 7 at 8:00 p.m. (ET) and ending on May 14 to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue.

Featured items include: halters of the following multiple graded stakes winning champions, 2016 Eclipse Award Horse of the Year California Chrome, 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide, 2016 Fountain of Youth Stakes winner, Mohaymen, Hall of Famer, Serena's Song. multiple graded stakes winners Havre de Grace, 2012 Belmont Stakes winner Union Rags, 2016 Whitney Stakes winner, Frosted and Littleprincessemma, dam of Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah.

Other items to be auctioned is a farm tour donated by Three Chimneys and horseshoes worn by multiple graded stakes winner Afleet Alex from Gainesway and First Samurai from Claiborne Farm.

“We have some very exciting auction items again this year. We would like to especially thank volunteer Roxanne Campbell for her tireless efforts as well as Claiborne, Darley-Godolphin, Denali Stud, Gainesway, Kentucky Horse Park, Lane's End, Shadwell, Summer Wind Farm, Three Chimneys and Timber Town Stables for their generous support by donating such valuable items of racing champions to help us raise funds,” stated Marlene Murray, President of the R.A.C.E. Fund.

All proceeds raised will be used to help Thoroughbred racehorses in need of retirement and rescue from slaughter.

More information about the R.A.C.E. Fund can be obtained at www.racefund.org. Any questions about the auction or items can be sent to info@racefund.org or go to the R.A.C.E. Fund Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/race.fund/ to view the auction items album soon. Auction items will be live May 7 starting at 8 p.m. (ET) at eBay under seller name racefund.

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A Pain In The Neck: Literally

A surgical technique traditionally used for equine limb fractures has shown promise as a repair for horses with a specific type of broken neck. Fractures of cervical vertebra, which can occur from falls, often cause horses to be sore, stiff, and uncoordinated.

Dr. Fabrice Rossignol and colleagues tested the limb repair methodology on three horses with cervical fractures that were referred to Clinique Vétérinaire de Grosbois in Boissy Saint Leger. The surgery stabilized the affected neck bones with screws and plates; on one horse, two vertebra were fused to each other for additional stabilization.

All of the fractures healed and each horse returned to full work. The team concluded that using internal fixation measures on cervical fractures had minimal complications and a positive outcome.

Study Finds Standardbred Breakdowns Caused By Cumulative Conditions

A Canadian study investigating the cause of death for Standardbred racehorses has shown that age, sex, intensity of workload and workload volume—particularly cumulative workload—were strongly associated with fatalities. Researchers called these factors, which contribute to the likelihood of death, a “continuum of circumstances” rather than a single fatal event.

Dr. Peter Physick-Sheard and his research team looked at information provided by an Ontario-based racehorse injury registry on 978 Standardbred deaths that occurred between 2003 and 2015. Data for races and qualifiers, as well as formal workouts, were also compiled and available post-mortem exams were used.

The researchers found that younger horses have the highest mortality odds and stallions also have consistently higher odds of mortality. The research team also discovered that qualifying races at lower levels and intense competition at higher levels both carry high odds of mortality.

They determined that the deaths of Standardbred racehorse in the study were broadly associated with intensity, frequency and quality of work.

The scientists said that the way the harness horse racing environment is structured contributed to the Standardbred deaths, specifically how the horse handles the competition environment. The triggers for injury accumulation may be difficult to identify or control, but once recognized, these triggers can be managed or pre-empted to minimize an adverse outcome.

Read the study here.