Re: Racing at Mth (562 Views)
Posted by:
bobphilo (IP Logged)
Date: June 24, 2007 03:48PM
marcus Wrote:
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> And it's so humid , I've seen more Horses Bleed
> right through they're Lasix or Bute at Mth than in
> NY .
Bute, like aspirin and other NSAIDS is a blood thinner and, if anything, actually CAUSES bleeding. As for Lasix, studies have shown it is of dubious value in preventing bleeding and its performance enhancing effects are likely due to its ability to mask other drugs.
You might however have a point about the effect of high humidity on bleeding, Marcus, though I haven't seen any data on this one way or the other. It would make for an interesting study. I know there is some correlation with bleeding and air pollution.
Bob