Darbepoetin-Alfa

Pelletier Handed Huge Suspension, Fine

February 13, 2013

On Wednesday, February 13, the Ontario Racing Commission announced via a notice to the industry that licensee Bertrand Pelletier is immediately under suspension and is facing a 14-year suspension and

Siddall: It's Not Fair

According to an article by the Windsor Star, horseman Ross Siddall -- who last week was suspended 10 years and fined $40,000 relating to Darbepoetin-alfa (DPO) -- has gone on the record as saying, "th...

ORC Notice Regarding Dr. Bonshor

December 22, 2008

Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) licensees and participants involved in horse racing in Ontario are advised to take notice of two rulings issued by the director on December 19, 2008 which deal with the...

Dan, Scott McFadden Suspended; DPO Found In Horses

December 18, 2008

As a result of an investigation by the industry-funded Equine Medication Control and Drug Task Force, and after tests confirmed the presence of darbepoetin-alfa (DPO) in horses, the director has order...