Why Do They Euthanize Racehorses Who Break Their Legs?

The New York Times

Thursday, May 25, 2023 09:59:33 PM UTC

Humans and other mammals can recover from a broken leg. But a similar injury can be catastrophic for thoroughbreds, as the public has seen during this Triple Crown season.

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