What’s in a Test?
Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM
February 10, 2014
Diagnostic testing is rarely a one-size-fits-all proposition. Here’s what you need to know.
Diagnostic testing is rarely a one-size-fits-all proposition. Here’s what you need to know.
Stakeholders are learning how difficult it can be to achieve uniformity, even with basic regulations.
Industry stakeholders met Jan. 30 for an update on adoption of uniform medication and drug testing rules.
Some attendees suggested questionable studies might be the basis for some medication policies.
Officials will soon consider a penalty system for drug violations that dovetails with uniform model rules.
The cobalt was presumably used as a performance-enhancing substance, a statement said.
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Steroid scandals prompted the British Horseracing Authority to amend its medication control policy.
The booklet lists 24 therapeutic medications with their withdrawal times and threshold levels.
The KHRC approved changes to its withdrawal time guidelines for all racing breeds.
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.
Kentucky has begun initial consideration of the reforms through its Equine Drug Research Council.
Several compounding pharmacies are under scrutiny from horse racing regulators.
The effort to adopt uniform national reforms continues to gain support, the NTRA reports.
Dressage rider Isabell Werth received a six-month suspension after her horse tested positive for cimetidine.
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