RMTC Notes Progress in National Uniform Medication Program
Edited Press Release
July 8, 2015
Racing jurisdictions in nine states have now adopted the program in its entirety.
Racing jurisdictions in nine states have now adopted the program in its entirety.
The coalition supports national oversight of uniform medication standards in Thoroughbred racing.
Zhu’s research focused on evaluating intra-articular glucocorticoid therapies for equine osteoarthritis.
Discussion topics ranged from medications in racing and sport horse fields to equine insurance provisions, and more.
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Researchers found significant changes following the administration of three common antimicrobial medications.
Race-day medications for racehorses would be banned and an independent agency would be charged with enforcing rules.
The Advanced Horsemanship Program’s first modules focus on EHV-1, the hoof, and the National Uniform Medication Program.
The Pan American Conference featured a variety of speakers who focused on anti-doping, marketing, and more.
Transport-associated fever is a common issue that can disrupt training schedules or indicate infection.
The group will advocate for uniform medication standards for American Thoroughbred racing.
The document is designed to help ensure compounded drugs are available when appropriately prescribed by a veterinarian.
Researchers found that corticosteroid elimination varies depending on the dose used and the number of joints treated.
Officials seek comment on draft language that would impose a 10-year ban on those guilty of “egregious violations.”
The new equipment can screen for more than 8,000 different types of drugs.
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