One researcher assessed the effects different NSAIDs have not only on horses’ response to furosemide but also their kidney function.
Equine researchers recently found that calcium levels return to baseline within five days, suggesting that weekly furosemide administration in racehorses doesn’t lead to long-term calcium losses that might contribute to skeletal injuries.
When horses received furosemide four hours before exercise, 93% had a zero EIPH score one hour post-exercise versus 60% when it was given 24 hours before exercise.
The Animal Welfare Commission will review the proposed furosemide ban for show horses set to take effect Jan. 1, 2018.
The rule changes are expected to go into effect at all California tracks by Dec. 26.
Further review of the matter should help deal with potential problems, not sidetrack the initiative, officials say.
The summit will feature renowned academics and researchers, owners, trainers and industry leaders.
The event, which is open to the public, will be held March 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Ocala, Florida.
Gulfstream Park, in Hallandale Beach, Florida, will begin third-party administration of race-day furosemide on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Dr. Paul Morley and colleagues examined existing studies on furosemide and concluded that there is high-quality, albeit limited, evidence that the drug is effective in reducing the incidence and severity of EIPH in racehorses.
Dr. Larry Bramlage said he believes furosemide benefits racing horses, but shared why he thinks America will eliminate it’s race-day use.
Furosemide is currently the only recognized treatment for exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage.
Gulfstream Park plans to offer furosemide-free races for 2-year-olds in 2015 and eventually operate an on-track pharmacy to ensure tight regulation of medication.
While some prominent trainers called for phasing out use of race-day furosemide in a press release Aug. 1, top horsemen’s groups throughout the country said this week they have not changed their stance in supporting use of the diuretic.
Many of North America’s top Thoroughbred trainers are backing a plan to eliminate the use of race-day medication in the United States beginning next season.
Furosemide-free juveniles at the Breeders’ Cup had fewer, less severe instances of EIPH than other juveniles.
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