Truesdail Labs to Handle Maryland Racehorse Drug Tests
The Blood-Horse Staff
February 13, 2014
Truesdail will analyze all urine and blood specimens taken from horses competing at Maryland races.
Truesdail will analyze all urine and blood specimens taken from horses competing at Maryland races.
Scoping yearlings and significant findings in radiographs were among the major topics covered.
Stakeholders are learning how difficult it can be to achieve uniformity, even with basic regulations.
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