New York Taking Public Comments on Salix Use in Racehorses

Salix is a medication used to prevent exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging, also known as bleeding.
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The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has begun soliciting comments on whether a rule change regarding the race-day use Salix is required.

"It doesn’t mean we’re going to change the rule; it doesn’t mean we are going to ban Lasix," said John Sabini, chairman during a regular meeting of the board April 30. "It means we want people’s opinions. We want scientific opinion. We want casual opinion. The board will take appropriate action going forward. It is time."

New York’s racing board was meeting at the same time a congressional hearing was being conducted about medication and the horse racing industry near Kennett Square, Pa.

Salix, known previously as Lasix, is a medication used to prevent exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging, more commonly known as bleeding. The drug has come under fire in the past year for its reputation as a performance-enhancing substance and for a perception that it is contributing to the perpetuation of unsoundness in the Thoroughbred breed

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Eric Mitchell is a Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief The Blood-Horse magazine.

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