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4 Racehorses Die at New Orleans Track in 10-Day Span

Four thoroughbred racehorses were euthanized after competing at a New Orleans track in a 10 -day span, prompting criticism from an animal advocacy group based in Washington D.C. Officials at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course didn’t specify the …

California Race Track Imposing New Safety, Welfare Rules for Horses

California’s Santa Anita racetrack will impose new rules to scrutinize horses training on its racetrack and add a director of equine welfare following the deaths of 21 horses since Dec. 26. The main dirt track and turf courses were in …