Racetracks, Industry Groups Push for Model Drug Rules
Tom LaMarra
October 3, 2013
More than 50 tracks and organizations signed a letter supporting the model rules and drug-testing reform.
More than 50 tracks and organizations signed a letter supporting the model rules and drug-testing reform.
A uniform medication rule proponent says the USTA’s move to drop out of the RMTC won’t derail the effort.
The United States Trotting Association (USTA), citing breed differences, ended its membership in the RMTC.
After the Ky. Equine Survey results were released, Florida horsemen are collaborating on their own study.
OSRC is moving forward to adopt drug-testing threshold levels as part of national model rules,
The racing commission approved a cruelty policy that relies heavily on existing practices and state law.
The Jockey Club recommended that all U.S. racing jurisdictions pledge to adopt a uniform medication program.
The Jockey Club will provide funds to some racing jurisdictions to step up out-of-competition drug testing.
An official explains why confidentiality is used when setting medication thresholds and withdrawal times.
Regulatory administration of race-day anti-bleeding medication has provided a clearer picture of drug testing.
The regulations are a “living document” that likely will be adjusted based on industry needs, one group says.
Some veterinarians expressed concerns over the proposed clenbuterol withdrawal time and testing levels.
Ohio horsemen will pay more to offset the cost of equine drug testing under a resolution adopted June 27.
Plans to implement a points-driven penalty system for equine medication violations are moving forward.
Officials said May 21 they are still investigating the death of a horse at the Mountaineer receiving barn.
Calumet Farm’s Oxbow gunned to the front from the gate to win the $1 million Preakness Stakes May 18.
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