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![]() 2) They race without Lasix in Europe, in Hong Kong, in Japan. Why do we need it in the U.S.?
• Outside of the United States, the majority of racing jurisdictions still use archaic medical science when it comes to an official diagnosis of EIPH.6 If a horse does not show evidence of epistaxis (bleeding from one or both nostrils), they are not considered bleeders. With the modern technology available to aid in diagnosis, this is the medical equivalent of refusing to use an X-ray machine to diagnose fractures. It is irresponsible to wait for a horse to be in crisis to make a diagnosis. • Outside the United States, the majority of racing jurisdictions fail to officially acknowledge the prevalence of EIPH, despite the incontrovertible evidence that it affects the majority of horses. BUT, trainers in Europe and Australia use Lasix during training on a regular basis. The trainers acknowledge its effectiveness in treating EIPH-- the ONLY motivation for using Lasix during morning workouts is the alleviation of EIPH.
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