Second British Racehorse Trainer Admits to Steroid Use
The Blood-Horse Staff
April 29, 2013
Britain’s steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.
Britain’s steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.
One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids.
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses.
Attendees of the first meeting discussed issues relating to performance horse medications and treatments.
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time’s effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.
RCI approved a schedule that could set the stage for uniform racing medication rules in the United States.
Researchers evaluated if half-doses of Bute resulted in different plasma concentrations than full doses.
The California Horse Racing Board, citing feed contamination, dismissed 48 positive tests for zilpaterol.
Researchers evaluated how blood collection tube size impacts total plasma carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations.
Rudy Rodriguez was suspended and fined after flunixin was found in his horses at two races last year.
Prominent owners threatened legal action if Breeders’ Cup prohibits race-day Salix at its world championships.
The lecture will illustrate advances in drug surveillance capabilities and discuss existing challenges.
Metabolomics and transcriptomics can provide a sort of “history” of drugs that have been in a horse’s body.
The resolution furthers an effort to implement uniform racehorse medication, penalty, and testing rules.
Isabell Werth is also contending with public fire over schooling a horse in hyperflexion.
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