Pan Am Conference Wraps Up With Anti-Doping Insights
Edited Press Release
May 22, 2017
The conference concluded with presentations by individuals from inside and outside the Thoroughbred industry.
The conference concluded with presentations by individuals from inside and outside the Thoroughbred industry.
Researchers found that once-daily dosing with 1 mg of pergolide is appropriate for most horses with PPID.
Xylazine, detomidine, and romifidine appear to have few effects on lameness exam results when used without butorphanol.
A panel believes keys include additional out-of-competition testing, investigators, and research.
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All cases involve the use of substances banned under the FEI’s Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations.
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Measures cover arrival times, veterinary treatments and records, out-of-competition drug testing, and more.
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In one trial, oral acetaminophen was comparable to flunixin meglumine at relieving hoof pain.
Currently, there are no medications approved by the FDA to control fever in horses.
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Some veterinarians use this synthetic progestin in an attempt to suppress estrus and related behaviors in mares.
Dr. Kyle Hebert allegedly supplied trainers with dermorphin, saying the drug would make horses “focus and run faster.”
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