Bute Found in English ‘Beef’ Products
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute.
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.

Prominent owners threatened legal action if Breeders’ Cup prohibits race-day Salix at its world championships.

Try as they might to avoid them, veterinarians from time to time will manage medication mishaps.

Laminitis is a devastating disease that does not discriminate based on a horse’s age, breed, or discipline.
The lecture will illustrate advances in drug surveillance capabilities and discuss existing challenges.
Regulators met via conference call March 4 to discuss new model medication rules set to be adopted by RCI.

As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders’ Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.
It’s the first in more than a decade, but a recent positive nikethamide test has racing regulators’ attention.

A recent study showed that some newer NSAIDs could have fewer adverse GI effects on horses than older drugs.

N-butylscopolammonium bromide could be useful for helping veterinarians examine horses’ eyes.
Metabolomics and transcriptomics can provide a sort of “history” of drugs that have been in a horse’s body.
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