RMTC Accredits First Two Laboratories
The Blood-Horse Staff
June 15, 2013
The RMTC accredited the University of California, Davis, Kenneth L. Maddy Laboratory and HFL Sport Science.
The RMTC accredited the University of California, Davis, Kenneth L. Maddy Laboratory and HFL Sport Science.
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The measures would allow the state to take action quickly when faced with emerging illegal substances.
Plans to implement a points-driven penalty system for equine medication violations are moving forward.
Survey results show the adoption of RCI’s uniform medication policy for racing is advancing nationwide.
Gerard Butler will be charged for using the drug Sungate, which contains the anabolic steroid stanozolol.
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Officials recognized Keeneland for numerous best practices, including several impacting racehorse health.
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Security measures include the submission and publication of veterinary records for Belmont Stakes horses.
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One attorney discussed how federal intervention could help resolve racehorse medication issues.
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The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni’s anabolic steroid use a “deliberate flouting” of racing rules.
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