New Technique Tests Horse Urine for 100+ Drugs
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
July 30, 2017
The automatic test’s short run time enables a high throughput with minimal labor requirements, researchers say.
The automatic test’s short run time enables a high throughput with minimal labor requirements, researchers say.
The board also approved a ban on injectable magnesium sulfate and will assess pergolide use for PPID horses.
The cases involve a Belgian endurance horse, a South African jumper, and a Mexican jumper.
Shiners Chic, ridden by Jessica Sternberg tested positive for the anabolic steroid at a CRI3* in Texas, in April.
All post-race drug testing at the upcoming Royal Ascot meet will be recorded using a smartphone app.
The standards were reviewed and modified at the ARCI’s equine welfare and racing integrity conference in April.
Policies include publishing daily vet records of all medications and treatments given to horses leading up to the race.
Mitragynine, known as Kratom, has performance-enhancing and analgesic effects similar to cocaine and morphine.
Among other points, the new bill would prohibit the use of any substance within 24 hours of a race.
The conference concluded with presentations by individuals from inside and outside the Thoroughbred industry.
Recommendations include adding to the forbidden drugs or substances list, creating educational efforts, and more.
Provisional suspensions were also lifted from three trainers and two horses.
A Cargill product, Progressive Nutrition Soothing Pink, was found to contain the banned substance ractopamine.
A panel believes keys include additional out-of-competition testing, investigators, and research.
All cases involve the use of substances banned under the FEI’s Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations.
Measures cover arrival times, veterinary treatments and records, out-of-competition drug testing, and more.
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