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Split Sample Program Launched for New York Racetracks

Edited Press Release November 10, 2017

New York launched its split sample program started on opening day at Aqueduct Racetrack, in Queens.

Getting Ahead of Gene Doping in Racehorses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 9, 2017

Gene doping’s effects, good or bad, remain unclear. It might not affect performance and could have serious side effects.

All 2017 Breeders’ Cup Drug Tests Clean

Edited Press Release November 8, 2017

The out-of-competition tests from all horses preparing for the Breeders’ Cup were clear, as well.

IFHA Reaffirms Anti-Doping Commitment

Edited Press Release November 3, 2017

The IFHA chairman received authority to work with relevant racing jurisdictions the anti-doping policy’s implementation.

The Science Behind the Equine ‘Biological Passport’

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 30, 2017

Horses’ RNA could contain clues about even the sneakiest substance abuse cases, researchers have learned.

Equine Genetics Research Center to Open in Australia

Edited Press Release October 26, 2017

The center will DNA test all Thoroughbred foals and serve 30 other horse breed societies across Australia.

Settlement Reached Between FEI, Show Jumper Paige Johnson

Edited Press Release October 2, 2017

Johnson’s horse Luke Skywalker 46 tested positive for the local anesthetic pramoxine in January.

bisphosphonates; Pennsylvania Outlines New Racing Drug

Pennsylvania Outlines New Racing Drug, Testing Regulations

Edited Press Release September 27, 2017

Officials say the new regulations are strengthening the integrity of the state’s horse racing industry.

FEI Issues Decisions on Endurance Prohibited Substance Cases

Edited Press Release September 26, 2017

Three horses tested positive for the banned substance diisopropylamine, a vasodilator.

RMTC Approves Illicit Substance Research Funding

TheHorse.com August 29, 2017

At its Aug. 21 meeting at Del Mar Turf Club, in Del Mar, California, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board approved the immediate

USEF Announces Effective Date, Process for MPA Reporting

Edited Press Release August 22, 2017

As of Sept. 1, equestrians must submit disclosure forms if their horses receive medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA).

monensin-contaminated horse feed; monensin contamination; monensin contamination in horse feed; Study Evaluates Banned

Study Evaluates Banned, Controlled Substances in Horse Feed

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 15, 2017

While tiny quantities of some substances were found in samples, researchers say it’s not necessarily cause for concern.

ARCI Updates Model Rules, Will Review Penalty Guidelines

Edited Press Release August 14, 2017

Some believe the recommended penalties aren’t enough for egregious violations and too harsh for isolated minor offenses.

Jockey Club’s 2017 Round Table Meeting in the Books

Edited Press Release August 14, 2017

Topics covered included the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017, Thoroughbred Safety Committee recommendations, and more.

FEI Suspends U.S. Show Jumper Paige Johnson for a Year

Edited Press Release August 9, 2017

The FEI also announced that a Belgian show jumping horse has tested positive for a metabolite of the analgesic tramadol.

Five IFHA Reference Laboratories Appointed

Edited Press Release August 9, 2017

Labs in Australia, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, and the United States earned reference laboratory accreditation.

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