Comments on: PETA Speaks About Eight Belles Being Driven To Fatal Injuries on Track http://themoderatevoice.com/19387/peta-speaks-about-eight-belles-being-driven-to-fatal-injuries-on-track/ An Internet hub with domestic and international news, analysis, original reporting, and popular features from the left, center, indies, centrists, moderates, and right Mon, 28 May 2012 18:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: archangel http://themoderatevoice.com/19387/peta-speaks-about-eight-belles-being-driven-to-fatal-injuries-on-track/comment-page-1/#comment-149838 archangel Tue, 06 May 2008 22:26:37 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/society/death/19387/peta-speaks-about-eight-belles-being-driven-to-fatal-injuries-on-the-track/#comment-149838 This is a comment from CStanley who often comments at THe Moderate Voice. CStanley is an animal vet.<br><br>>>>Dr. E: From the little bit that I skimmed yesterday, I'd say I'm in agreement with what was written about the racehorse industry. In fact from just a casual reading, I think this may be one of the rare times that I completely agree with PETA. The drug and painkiller issue is a tough one because as a veterinarian we often have to weigh the benefits of such treatments against the fact that animals themselves can't understand the need to rest or restrict their own activity. And of course, when the animal's owner feels that he can ignore that advice as well, and either neglects or purposely contradicts it, then the results from the animal are disastrous. But it makes for a difficult ethical position for veterinarians- withhold pain medication, which is obviously inhumane in some cases, or know that by prescribing it you risk the animal's health and welfare as well if the owner or handler will not follow medical advice? (written by C. Stanley)>>>>>>>><br><br>dr.e This is a comment from CStanley who often comments at THe Moderate Voice. CStanley is an animal vet.

>>>Dr. E: From the little bit that I skimmed yesterday, I'd say I'm in agreement with what was written about the racehorse industry. In fact from just a casual reading, I think this may be one of the rare times that I completely agree with PETA. The drug and painkiller issue is a tough one because as a veterinarian we often have to weigh the benefits of such treatments against the fact that animals themselves can't understand the need to rest or restrict their own activity. And of course, when the animal's owner feels that he can ignore that advice as well, and either neglects or purposely contradicts it, then the results from the animal are disastrous. But it makes for a difficult ethical position for veterinarians- withhold pain medication, which is obviously inhumane in some cases, or know that by prescribing it you risk the animal's health and welfare as well if the owner or handler will not follow medical advice? (written by C. Stanley)>>>>>>>>

dr.e

]]> By: archangel http://themoderatevoice.com/19387/peta-speaks-about-eight-belles-being-driven-to-fatal-injuries-on-track/comment-page-1/#comment-149837 archangel Tue, 06 May 2008 15:48:30 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/society/death/19387/peta-speaks-about-eight-belles-being-driven-to-fatal-injuries-on-the-track/#comment-149837 dear Runasim: that ought be on the list. As I understand it from speaking to those who have knowledge; the use of steroids amongst other pain dulling medications is used at tracks. To run a horse to destruction... for money... there might be a place in hell...<br><br>dr.e dear Runasim: that ought be on the list. As I understand it from speaking to those who have knowledge; the use of steroids amongst other pain dulling medications is used at tracks. To run a horse to destruction… for money… there might be a place in hell…

dr.e

]]> By: runasim http://themoderatevoice.com/19387/peta-speaks-about-eight-belles-being-driven-to-fatal-injuries-on-track/comment-page-1/#comment-149836 runasim Tue, 06 May 2008 04:22:03 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/society/death/19387/peta-speaks-about-eight-belles-being-driven-to-fatal-injuries-on-the-track/#comment-149836 I think breeding practices have a lot to do with this. The US breeds horses for speed, not endurance, and inbreeding breeds in their frailties.<br><br>Also, the US is the only country (how often the US is the "only county' these days) to allow the use of certain medications to mask/block pain. This allows putting horses in a race that are already in some physical difficulty, as evidenced by the pain..<br><br>The matter of medications seems more important than what PETA is petitioning for.<br><br>To me, this is just another form of rampant greed overtaking any moral considerations. Anything that will make a buck for the owners! I think breeding practices have a lot to do with this. The US breeds horses for speed, not endurance, and inbreeding breeds in their frailties.

Also, the US is the only country (how often the US is the “only county' these days) to allow the use of certain medications to mask/block pain. This allows putting horses in a race that are already in some physical difficulty, as evidenced by the pain..

The matter of medications seems more important than what PETA is petitioning for.

To me, this is just another form of rampant greed overtaking any moral considerations. Anything that will make a buck for the owners!

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