Officials at The Jockey Club have announced the launch of the “Equine Injury Database System,” in an attempt to collect and disseminate information in an organized manner on injuries in Thoroughbred horses. The database is a result of a proposal first suggested at the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit in Lexington, Kentucky, in October 2006. “The creation and launch of the Equine Injury Database system fills a glaring void in our industry,” said Stuart Janney III, chairman of The Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Safety Committee. “We are encouraged by the interest and support received from racetracks during the pilot phase of the project, and we strongly recommend the same level of support and participation now that the system is fully operational.”
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