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An official explains why confidentiality is used when setting medication thresholds and withdrawal times.
Regulatory administration of race-day anti-bleeding medication has provided a clearer picture of drug testing.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved a “rapid response” protocol to examine emerging illegal drugs.
The model rule represents a plan to provide appropriate penalties for violations of medication regulations.
The regulations are a “living document” that likely will be adjusted based on industry needs, one group says.
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.
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