Medications in Horse Racing
The Horse Staff
May 3, 2013
Dr. Larry Bramlage, AAEP On Call veterinarian, shares his thoughts on recent and upcoming topics in racehorse medications.
Dr. Larry Bramlage, AAEP On Call veterinarian, shares his thoughts on recent and upcoming topics in racehorse medications.
Members of Congress are preparing to introduce legislation that would regulate medication use in racehorses.
The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni’s anabolic steroid use a “deliberate flouting” of racing rules.
Britain’s steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.
One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.
Researchers found a flu inhibitor that could help horses with influenza recover more quickly.
Vets who make farm calls to treat horses currently risk prosecution under the Controlled Substances Act.
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses.
EU officials tested beef products for the presence of horsemeat and horse carcasses for the presence of Bute.
Researchers are recognizing a growing number of disease-causing organisms resistant to common antibiotics.
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute.
The recent ruling overturned a suspension imposed on Rodney Stewart, DVM, for cobra venom possession.
Researchers evaluated if half-doses of Bute resulted in different plasma concentrations than full doses.
A Kentucky court overturned a suspension handed to Rodney Stewart, DVM, for the possession of cobra venom.
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013.
Rudy Rodriguez was suspended and fined after flunixin was found in his horses at two races last year.
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