Horse Racing Medication Reform Takes Major Step
Frank Angst
December 14, 2012
Many leaders believe sweeping medication reform could become a reality in early 2013.
Many leaders believe sweeping medication reform could become a reality in early 2013.
The changes are designed to prevent mistakes in Salix administration prior to races.
Racing regulators amended rules on the use of clenbuterol and methylprednisolone acetate in Thoroughbreds.
A panel discussed dealing with drug violators in horse racing and reported progress.
In the case of horses with ulcers, the use of bismuth is not recommended.
There were few performance differences between foals born to healthy mares and those treated for placentitis.
The six medications were identified by the AAEP as having therapeutic purposes.
Salix administration mistakes have led to at least two horses being scratched from races this month.
Veterinarians plan to conduct a trial of an experimental drug that has shown promise in treating laminitis.
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.
Furosemide has been banned from this year’s Breeders’ Cup juvenile races.
Dr. Nora Grenager answers a reader’s question about making medications more palatable for laminitic horses on restricted diets from the 2012 International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.
Our experts answer your questions about preventing, treating, and managing equine OA.
Corticosteroid use is controversial, but the medications are beneficial when used appropriately, one vet says.
A Kentucky state veterinarian accidentally administered furosemide to a racehorse at Keeneland on Oct. 5.
One researcher discusses EIPH, furosemide use in racehorses, and related scientific research.
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