Drug Testing

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).

Test Developed To Detect Gene Doping

February 25, 2021

Researchers have successfully developed a new test to systemically detect the local administration of illicit, gene doping therapies in equine athletes.

NJ Medication Testing Awareness

The SBOANJ has received notification that positive drug tests for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are showing up as harness racing has resumed in New Jersey.

N.Y. To Test Horse Hair Samples

On Friday (April 24) the New York State Gaming Commission issued a notice regarding testing to be performed on hair samples of particular horses.

Medication Rule Uniformity Discussed

Three perspectives on how to achieve North American uniformity of thoroughbred racing regulations were presented on Thursday’s second day of the Association of Racing Commissioners International’s 84t...

New Medication, Testing Rules In PA

September 27, 2017

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has announced that aggressive new regulations instituted by the state Horse Racing Commission are proving effective in strengthening the integrity of...

Additional Info On Cobalt Thresholds

Further to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) Industry Notice dated April 6, 2017, regarding the implementation of CPMA cobalt testing effective May 1, 2017, the CPMA has received questions abou...

CPMA Sets New Cobalt Thresholds

A release issued Thursday by The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) indicates that the federal agency will be lowering the quantitative threshold for cobalt testing starting May 1.

Committee Advances PA Racing Bill

November 23, 2015

It has been reported that a Pennsylvania House Committee advanced a horse racing bill on Monday, November 23 that has been crafted to avert the threatened shutdown of the industry in the state.

Recap Of Consortium Board’s Review

October 17, 2014

A review by the board of directors of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) of state-by-state adoption of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) National Uniform Med...

"The Numbers Don't Lie"

August 08, 2014

The results of anti-doping drugs tests conducted in 2013 by state racing commissions, the United States Anti-Doping Agency, and the World Anti-Doping Agency are “virtually identical” according to an a...

Regulators Weigh Cobalt Options

August 05, 2014

North American racing regulators have decided to consider the results of two scientific research studies that have been commissioned to help detect the deliberate administration of cobalt in racehorse...

RCI Commends USTA's Cobalt Efforts

The Association of Racing Commissioners International has issued an announcement commending the United States Trotting Association for its funding of research in regard to the testing of cobalt in rac...