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Why do racehorses have blood in there windpipe and lungs?
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Published on October 23rd, 2018
They should not have blood in their windpipe and lungs and they should not have a nose bleed. This is called epistaxis and is caused by increased breathing strain. This makes little blood vessels burst and those bleed. Here is a great article: https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horse-care/vet-advice/understanding-nosebleeds-in-racehorses-102865
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