Backing for two studies into support limb laminitis
Research into the condition that claimed 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro.
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Barbaro
Articles on the ill-fated Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and his battle with injury and laminitis.
Two horses die early on Preakness Stakes day
10 years after Barbaro’s accident, owners lose another horse.
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Robotic horse lifter aims to speed up recovery from injury
New tech aims to help horses safely recover from major injuries.
Read moreThey will be remembered: honoring horses with laminitis
Memorial wall to ensure no horse or pony who has suffered from laminitis is forgotten.
Read moreGretchen Jackson new president of US Racing Museum and Hall of Fame
Racehorse owner Gretchen S. Jackson has been appointed president of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in the USA.
Read moreInformation is power, horse racing industry told
Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit talks medication, injuries, in industry “think tank”.
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Laminitis drug shows promise in clinical trial
Drug proves successful in stopping laminitis in 80% of horses in trial to date.
Read moreLaminitis conference a legacy of a beloved appaloosa
Conference held every two years a nod to Spot, who succumbed to the crippling disease.
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Equine researcher named to ‘Barbaro’ professorship
Equine research role formed following Barbaro’s death has its first incumbent.
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Barbaro’s sire Dynaformer dies at 27
Renowned sire dies two weeks after aortic valve rupture, at Kentucky’s Three Chimneys Farm.
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Top sire Dynaformer retired from stud duties
Barbaro’s sire has been pensioned from stud duties after suffering heart problems at 27.
Read moreIt’s time to sort out racing, says humane society boss
The US Humane Society calls for racing reform, following a NY Times investigation.
Read morePneumonia, laminitis studies get research backing
Funding for pneumonia and laminitis research is among nearly $1m offered in Grayson-JC grants.
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Barbaro news archive – 2011 and earlier
News items on Barbaro, before May 2011.
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