Before each race, horses are examined by veterinarians to determine their fitness and identify potential ailments. But medication in the horse’s system, like anti-inflammatories, can mask some ...

A pervasive use of drugs to mask pain can lead to injured horses ... As long as betting on horse racing continues to be a billion-dollar industry, incentives for misconduct, abuse and drug use ...

Before each race, horses are examined by veterinarians to determine their fitness and identify potential ailments. But medication in the horse's system, like anti-inflammatories, can mask some of ...