Why every day is like the Kentucky Derby for Churchill Downs' equine veterinarians

While veterinarians are recruited from across the country to help with the prized horses that compete during the Kentucky Derby, the state suffers from a massive vet shortage that continues to impact the state's horse population. The death of seven horses leading up to the post time for the 2023 Kentucky Derby, coupled with a slew of additional horse deaths at Churchill Downs that followed the Derby, put veterinarians and the safety of the equine industry in the spotlight. The spate of deaths prompted the industry to add safety technology...