Does the use of furosemide affect the welfare of the race horse

[Shanny101]

Hi everyone,
As part of my college course, I am required to conduct an investigative project in a chosen area. I chose to look at the use of furosemide in the racing industry. I would really appreciate if you could all spare a minute to fill it in so I can get some data and opinions for my project. Any views or comments below would also be greatly appreciated.
Thank you :)
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BP56Y2G

[fleece]

To answer this question you really need to look at published literature in peer reviewed journals as this is the best way to assess the drugs effects/side effects/implications for the sport. particularly in the uk where it’s use is not permitted on race day. There is some good evidence it reduces the severity of exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage and improves performance in affected horses however therefore like many other drugs it is banned in the UK on race day. From a welfare point of view as EIPH may in itself cause sudden death it may improve welfare rather than be a risk in of itself. Ambient temperature when training, speed/duration of training and concurrent ‘breathing issues’,are all factors that can be looked at besides medication. I work as an equine vet in the UK.

[thewexfordman]

Regardless of the topic just a few pointers in terms of data collection. Firstly there are three questions which offer yes or no as the two possible answers, then it says “if yes please explain why”. That may appear to someone doing the survey that a yes answer needs to be explained and justified whereas it assumes that a no doesnt need an explanation.
Secondly the last question about the animal death syndrome is a leading question. In the question your already giving the answer.

Best of look with your research.

[sasa]

In my view, a horse that needs drugs to perform is no athlete. It’s an ill horse.

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