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New Test Can Detect Tildren Three Years After Treatment
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 9, 2021
Researchers recently confirmed that a new drug test can detect the bisphosphonate tiludronate disodium (Tildren) in horses up to three years after they received the medication.
Read MoreEquine Innovators: Drug Testing in Racing and Competition
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | May 13, 2021
Dr. Scott Stanley of the University of Kentucky describes the challenges conventional drug testing presents and a potential biomarker-based solution.
Read MoreKentucky Derby Winner Tests Positive for Betamethasone
by Stacy Pigott | May 13, 2021
Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby win remains in question after a postrace blood test indicated the presence of a prohibited corticosteroid. The colt’s Derby win marked the seventh for trainer Bob Baffert.
Read MoreUSEF: Positive CBD Tests in Horses Will Result in Rule Violations
by Edited Press Release | May 15, 2019
The USEF said that, in both natural and synthetic forms, CBD is likely to affect a horse’s performance due to its reported anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects.
Read MoreKeeneland Gifts $1.3 Million to UK for Equine Drug Research, Testing Program
by Edited Press Release | May 1, 2019
This gift will help the University of Kentucky launch a world-class equine drug research and testing program under the direction of Scott Stanley, PhD.
Read MoreOff-Label Bisphosphonate Use in Racehorses
by Erica Larson | Mar 21, 2019
Bisphosphonates are FDA-approved for controlling clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses ages 4 and older. Some veterinarians use them off-label to treat other equine bone issues. But could this off-label use be detrimental? One equine veterinarian recently gave a rundown on what research says.
Read MoreSanta Anita Owners, TOC Agree on New Horse Safety Measures
by Edited Press Release | Mar 18, 2019
Complete veterinary-record transparency, strict limitations on pain-relieving and/or anti-inflammatory medication/treatment, and banning therapeutic medications or treatments without a qualified veterinary diagnosis from a state-licensed veterinarian are among the agreed-upon initiatives.
Read MoreThe Medication Conundrum: Drug Regulation Challenges in the Horse Industry
by Milt Toby, JD | Mar 14, 2019
Learn about the current challenges of medication regulation and drug testing in the race and sport horse industries.
Read MoreNew ARCI Standards Expand Drug Classifications, Stiffen Some Penalties
by Edited Press Release | Jan 23, 2019
The Association of Racing Commissioners International added more than 70 substances to Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances and increased recommended penalties for clenbuterol and albuterol violations in Quarter Horse racing at the AQHA’s request,
Read MoreFEI to Host Clean Sport Seminar During Asia Horse Week
by Edited Press Release | Jan 19, 2019
With the two-day seminar, taking place Feb. 14-15 in Hong Kong, the FEI will explain equine and human anti-doping regulations and procedures and more.
Read MoreUSEF: Horses Can Compete on Pergolide With Therapeutic Use Exemption
by Edited Press Release | Nov 29, 2018
Effective Dec. 1, horses granted a therapeutic use exemption can remain on pergolide with no drug withdrawal prior to competition and no need to file a medication report form each time they compete.
Read MoreHair Analysis Detects Drugs in Horses Weeks, Months After Administration
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 26, 2018
In a recent study, Chinese researchers validated a new hair test that can detect well over 100 prohibited substances in a single analytical run, even weeks and even months after doping occurred.
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