10 months ago
Horses at Hyderabad Race Club Die Amid Suspected Respiratory Infection
Some horses at a racing club in Hyderabad got sick with what seems like a cold or breathing problem.
The club's boss said about four or five horses had symptoms like a runny nose and weren't feeling well.
They are testing all the horses to figure out exactly what's wrong.
Even though the boss said it's natural for some horses to pass away when they are sick and denied any big problem, the racing events have been stopped for now.
They canceled some races and postponed others just to be safe while they wait for test results from special labs.
Horses at the Hyderabad Race Club are dying from a suspected respiratory infection.
The Hyderabad Race Club chairman confirmed about four to five horses showed symptoms like nasal discharge.
Blood samples from the horses have been sent to government laboratories for testing.
The Hyderabad racing calendar has been halted, with the Monsoon Races cancelled and the Golconda St. Leger postponed.
A chief veterinary officer issued a precautionary communication to turf authorities due to the infection.
- Who
- Horses at Hyderabad Race Club and officials from the Hyderabad Race Club (HRC) and Mysore Race Club
- What
- Horses are dying from a suspected respiratory infection, leading to the cancellation and postponement of racing events.
- Where
- Hyderabad Race Club
- When
- The events occurred recently, with racing calendars stalled and cancellations made effective October 28.
- Why
- A suspected respiratory infection among a few horses prompted precautionary measures, including testing and the cancellation/postponement of races.
Key facts
- Location
- Hyderabad Race Club
- Suspected Cause
- Respiratory Infection
- Horses Showing Symptoms
- 4-5
- Races Cancelled
- Monsoon Races (October 28)
- Races Postponed
- Golconda St. Leger
Quotes
R. Surender Reddy
HRC chairman
“We are testing all the horses. All the blood samples have been sent to Government of India labs.”
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“It is natural that in the process some horses may die”
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Dr C.V. Niranjan
chief veterinary officer of the Mysore Race Club
“Samples have been submitted and we are waiting for the results. Only the reference laboratory can declare what the disease is”
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“This is purely a preventive measure”
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