Scientists Question Clenbuterol Regulations for Racehorses
Tom LaMarra
July 15, 2013
Some veterinarians expressed concerns over the proposed clenbuterol withdrawal time and testing levels.
Some veterinarians expressed concerns over the proposed clenbuterol withdrawal time and testing levels.
The drugs, only available through compounding pharmacies, will be high-level violations if used in racing.
Dr. Megan Green, field veterinarian for Merial Limited, describes why FDA approval is important for horse owners and how they can determine if a drug’s approved.
The measures would allow the state to take action quickly when faced with emerging illegal substances.
A British racehorse trainer has been charged with administering anabolic steroids to nine of his racehorses.
Plans to implement a points-driven penalty system for equine medication violations are moving forward.
Survey results show the adoption of RCI’s uniform medication policy for racing is advancing nationwide.
Gerard Butler will be charged for using the drug Sungate, which contains the anabolic steroid stanozolol.
Horses receiving Salix had difficulty replenishing their calcium levels 72 hours after drug administration.
TOC has committed to implement the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program beginning in January 2014.
Security measures include the submission and publication of veterinary records for Belmont Stakes horses.
The new legislation would regulate/prohibit substances, methods, and treatments that can be used in racing.
While horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, inconsistencies remain.
Though routinely discussed in human medicine, antibiotic resistance is becoming an issue in the equine world.
All of this year’s Kentucky Derby starters will receive furosemide, designed to prevent EIPH.
One attorney discussed how federal intervention could help resolve racehorse medication issues.
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