Q.
A. This is a number that those in the racing industry are grappling with.
Until recently, the collection of data regarding breakdowns was something that no central or "umbrella" organization kept track of. Individual racetracks kept data, some informally, some more formally, but data was spotty at best. While it's fairly easy to keep tabs on catastrophic breakdowns that occur during races, it's a lot less easy to keep track of catastrophic breakdowns that occur in early morning training hours, and practically impossible to keep track of injuries occurring at private training centers (like Fair Hill in Maryland).
Also true, a horse may be euthanized hours or even days after an on-track injury occurs, and the euthanasia may take place at a vet center or a lay-up farm and not be reported. This is particularly likely to happen if the injury is one that is not necessarily catastrophic, but which may require expensive vet care for some degree of recovery to be possible. In cases like that, the vet frequently has to await the decision of the owner and/or insurer of the horse to determine if it is economically feasible to try to save the horse. We don't like to think that economics makes a difference, but it does. A cheap claiming horse racing at a third-rate track might be euthanized for an injury that a stakes horse racing at a major track would not be euthanized for.
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is starting to collect data about racetrack injuries. This is the web page for their effort: http://www.grayson-jockeyclub.org/summitDisplay.asp
If you want to get an idea of the difficulty of collecting data to answer your question, you should check out some of the links and presentations on this page.
I think that in the wake of Barbaro's death, we're starting to see the racing industry become more interested and responsible in the collection of data. Somewhat belatedly, the industry (which is highly fragmented and very hard to get unified on any issue) is starting to understand that high-profile breakdowns like Barbaro's present a real problem for the racing industry, and they're starting to do something about it.
Until recently, the collection of data regarding breakdowns was something that no central or "umbrella" organization kept track of. Individual racetracks kept data, some informally, some more formally, but data was spotty at best. While it's fairly easy to keep tabs on catastrophic breakdowns that occur during races, it's a lot less easy to keep track of catastrophic breakdowns that occur in early morning training hours, and practically impossible to keep track of injuries occurring at private training centers (like Fair Hill in Maryland).
Also true, a horse may be euthanized hours or even days after an on-track injury occurs, and the euthanasia may take place at a vet center or a lay-up farm and not be reported. This is particularly likely to happen if the injury is one that is not necessarily catastrophic, but which may require expensive vet care for some degree of recovery to be possible. In cases like that, the vet frequently has to await the decision of the owner and/or insurer of the horse to determine if it is economically feasible to try to save the horse. We don't like to think that economics makes a difference, but it does. A cheap claiming horse racing at a third-rate track might be euthanized for an injury that a stakes horse racing at a major track would not be euthanized for.
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is starting to collect data about racetrack injuries. This is the web page for their effort: http://www.grayson-jockeyclub.org/summitDisplay.asp
If you want to get an idea of the difficulty of collecting data to answer your question, you should check out some of the links and presentations on this page.
I think that in the wake of Barbaro's death, we're starting to see the racing industry become more interested and responsible in the collection of data. Somewhat belatedly, the industry (which is highly fragmented and very hard to get unified on any issue) is starting to understand that high-profile breakdowns like Barbaro's present a real problem for the racing industry, and they're starting to do something about it.
How did Obama go from 7% of people saying the economy is getting better to 40% in one year?
Q. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20004035-503544.html
A. By doing what we elected him to do:
Romer Says US Can Emerge From Recession Into 'Better Normal'â
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-04-18/romer-says-u-s-can-emerge-from-recession-into-better-normal-.html
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Council of Economic Advisers | The White House
A new report by the Council of Economic Advisers finds that the Recovery Act is responsible for 2.5 million jobs.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/
Goods Orders and Home Sales Probably Managed to Rise, Says US Economy Preview
http://topnews.us/content/217210-goods-orders-and-home-sales-probably-managed-rise-says-us-economy-preview
Federal stimulus brings 25000 Utah jobs in first quarterâ
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700025052/Federal-stimulus-brings-25000-Utah-jobs-in-first-quarter.html
Business Digest: Maryland gains 35,800 jobs in March, leads U.S.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/bus/2010/04/18-32/Business-Digest-Maryland-gains-35800-jobs-in-March-leads-US.html
Washington among 33 states adding jobs in March - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2010/04/12/daily50.html
Feds: Stimulus dollars created 11,000 Hawaii jobs
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9F4B4PO4.htm
U.S. Creates 162000 Jobs in March - FOXBusiness.com
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/economy/creates--jobs-unemployment-rate-holds/
Employment Situation Summary
Establishment Survey Data In March, nonfarm payroll employment rose by 162000.
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
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Romer Says US Can Emerge From Recession Into 'Better Normal'â
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-04-18/romer-says-u-s-can-emerge-from-recession-into-better-normal-.html
â
Council of Economic Advisers | The White House
A new report by the Council of Economic Advisers finds that the Recovery Act is responsible for 2.5 million jobs.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/
Goods Orders and Home Sales Probably Managed to Rise, Says US Economy Preview
http://topnews.us/content/217210-goods-orders-and-home-sales-probably-managed-rise-says-us-economy-preview
Federal stimulus brings 25000 Utah jobs in first quarterâ
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700025052/Federal-stimulus-brings-25000-Utah-jobs-in-first-quarter.html
Business Digest: Maryland gains 35,800 jobs in March, leads U.S.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/bus/2010/04/18-32/Business-Digest-Maryland-gains-35800-jobs-in-March-leads-US.html
Washington among 33 states adding jobs in March - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2010/04/12/daily50.html
Feds: Stimulus dollars created 11,000 Hawaii jobs
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9F4B4PO4.htm
U.S. Creates 162000 Jobs in March - FOXBusiness.com
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/economy/creates--jobs-unemployment-rate-holds/
Employment Situation Summary
Establishment Survey Data In March, nonfarm payroll employment rose by 162000.
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
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Is Obama good for the US?
Q. Read this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/8626041.stm
Thoughts?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/8626041.stm
Thoughts?
A. Great little chart. Thanks for showing it to us. Yes he definitely is good for the US.
US economy growing faster than expected: Geithnerâ
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/US-economy-growing-faster-than-expected-Geithner/articleshow/5828633.cms
Romer Says US Can Emerge From Recession Into 'Better Normal'â
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-04-18/romer-says-u-s-can-emerge-from-recession-into-better-normal-.html
â
Council of Economic Advisers | The White House
A new report by the Council of Economic Advisers finds that the Recovery Act is responsible for 2.5 million jobs.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/
Goods Orders and Home Sales Probably Managed to Rise, Says US Economy Preview
http://topnews.us/content/217210-goods-orders-and-home-sales-probably-managed-rise-says-us-economy-preview
Federal stimulus brings 25000 Utah jobs in first quarterâ
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700025052/Federal-stimulus-brings-25000-Utah-jobs-in-first-quarter.html
Business Digest: Maryland gains 35,800 jobs in March, leads U.S.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/bus/2010/04/18-32/Business-Digest-Maryland-gains-35800-jobs-in-March-leads-US.html
Washington among 33 states adding jobs in March - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2010/04/12/daily50.html
Feds: Stimulus dollars created 11,000 Hawaii jobs
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9F4B4PO4.htm
U.S. Creates 162000 Jobs in March - FOXBusiness.com
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/economy/creates--jobs-unemployment-rate-holds/
Employment Situation Summary
Establishment Survey Data In March, nonfarm payroll employment rose by 162000.
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
##
US economy growing faster than expected: Geithnerâ
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/US-economy-growing-faster-than-expected-Geithner/articleshow/5828633.cms
Romer Says US Can Emerge From Recession Into 'Better Normal'â
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-04-18/romer-says-u-s-can-emerge-from-recession-into-better-normal-.html
â
Council of Economic Advisers | The White House
A new report by the Council of Economic Advisers finds that the Recovery Act is responsible for 2.5 million jobs.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/
Goods Orders and Home Sales Probably Managed to Rise, Says US Economy Preview
http://topnews.us/content/217210-goods-orders-and-home-sales-probably-managed-rise-says-us-economy-preview
Federal stimulus brings 25000 Utah jobs in first quarterâ
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700025052/Federal-stimulus-brings-25000-Utah-jobs-in-first-quarter.html
Business Digest: Maryland gains 35,800 jobs in March, leads U.S.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/bus/2010/04/18-32/Business-Digest-Maryland-gains-35800-jobs-in-March-leads-US.html
Washington among 33 states adding jobs in March - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2010/04/12/daily50.html
Feds: Stimulus dollars created 11,000 Hawaii jobs
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9F4B4PO4.htm
U.S. Creates 162000 Jobs in March - FOXBusiness.com
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/economy/creates--jobs-unemployment-rate-holds/
Employment Situation Summary
Establishment Survey Data In March, nonfarm payroll employment rose by 162000.
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
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