BHA Amends Racing Rules on Cobalt, Horse Shoes
Edited Press Release
April 3, 2016
The BHA adopted a urinary cobalt threshold of 0.01 micrograms and mandated full sets of shoes for flat turf races.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
The BHA adopted a urinary cobalt threshold of 0.01 micrograms and mandated full sets of shoes for flat turf races.
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