Booklet on Maryland Racehorse Medication Guidelines Released
Tom LaMarra
December 24, 2013
The booklet lists 24 therapeutic medications with their withdrawal times and threshold levels.
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The booklet lists 24 therapeutic medications with their withdrawal times and threshold levels.
Study shows horses who previously had not raced on furosemide fared well in Breeders’ Cup juvenile races.
The USEA will make a $1.00 dollar per starter assessment to fund research that benefits sport horses.
Furosemide-free juveniles at the Breeders’ Cup had fewer, less severe instances of EIPH than other juveniles.
Are joint injections meant to be used to prevent lameness, or as a therapeutic remedy for an existing problem?
The KHRC approved changes to its withdrawal time guidelines for all racing breeds.
More than 20 accredited racehorse retirement facilities will share in $1 million in grants.
Out-of-competition drug testing has broad support, but some issues have made use difficult for regulators
The Ohio State Racing Commission indicated it’s not prepared to adopt a uniform national drug policy.
Can you see stress in your horse’s eyes? It’s possible if you’ve got an infrared thermographic camera.
“The Horse Comes First” is an promoting the welfare of horses throughout and after their careers in racing.
Are top dressage horses routinely performing the “perfect passage” as defined by the FEI?
Officials drew blood from horses in a third quarantined barn Dec. 5, with test results expected Dec. 10.
Because there’s no one-size-fits-all formula to managing laminitic horses’ pain, owners should work with their veterinarians to tailor a multimodal approach for each individual case.
A U.S. House subcommittee has scheduled a hearing on horse racing safety and integrity for Nov. 21.
The sixth edition of the Health and Safety in the Racing and Breeding Industry guide is available.
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