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CPMA Recommendations On Reducing The Risk Of A Positive Test

As the 2022 racing season is gearing up, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding trainers, owners, veterinarians and other stakeholders of the following recommendations to assist them in m...

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Implementation Of New CPMA Elimination Guidelines Delayed

After further consideration, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) would like to advise the Canadian horse racing industry that the implementation of the new edition of the CPMA Elimination Guideline...

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Changes To CPMA Elimination Guidelines

February 07, 2022

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising the Canadian horse racing industry of upcoming changes to the Elimination Guidelines. These changes are described below and will be implemented on Ma...

Sample Residue Release Policy Revised

October 04, 2021

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has reviewed its document, "CPMA Policy Paper P-006, Sample Residue Release" and revised the policy to add greater clarity. The revised policy is effective today...

AGCO To Lower TCO2 Thresholds

On June 1, 2021, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will implement the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) decision to lower the thresholds for total carbon dioxide (TCO2).

CPMA Announces Policy Revision

The CPMA has reviewed its document, CPMA Policy Paper P-006, Sample Residue Release and revised the policy to add greater clarity.

Recommendations For Reducing The Risk Of Positive Tests In Racehorses

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has provided a list of recommendations to assist horsepeople and minimize the risk of positive tests in their racehorses.

Change To Retention Area Procedures

On Monday (March 8), the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) issued a release advising of changes to the retention area procedure effective next month at racetracks across the country.

CPMA Advisory On Medroxyprogesterone

December 01, 2020

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising veterinarians and racehorse trainers and owners that medroxyprogesterone is a prohibited substance in Canada because its use has been associated with...

CPMA Adds To Prohibited Schedule

November 02, 2020

On Monday, November 2, 2020, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) announced that, after consultation with its Drug Advisory Committee, the CPMA has officially added the drugs amlodipine, ciclesonide...

CPMA Issues Capsaicin Update

October 06, 2020

On Tuesday, October 6, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency released an update in regard to positive tests that were recently produced for capsaicin.

APHRC Granting Temporary Capsaicin Stays

On Monday, July 27, 2020, the APHRC Commissioners met via conference call to review the capsaicin positives not only in the Atlantic provinces, but across Canada, as well.

Potential Source Of Capsaicin Found

On July 20, 2020, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a Notice to Industry concerning a number of horses in Ontario who have received a positive test for capsaicin over the past...