Lasix

Update From The Meadowlands

September 24, 2019

Major Standardbred yearling sales are on the horizon, and given that owners and horsepeople will be making important decision in the coming months, the Meadowlands Racetrack has released an update to ...

Meadowlands To Phase Out Lasix

On Wednesday (May 22), the Meadowlands Racetrack issued a release stating that it will begin to conditionally phase out the use of lasix at the East Rutherford, New Jersey track beginning in 2020.

ARCI Issues Alert To Commissions

On Monday, May 6, the Association of Racing Commissioners International issued a press release concerning potential negative fallout in relation to U.S. racetracks or lawmakers' banning of voluntary r...

ARCI Takes Position On Furosemide

On Wednesday, April 10, the Association of Racing Commissioners International announced that its Scientific Advisory Group has reported that there is no current science linking furosemide (lasix) trea...

Board Approves Cal Expo Harness Meet

August 25, 2017

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) conducted its regular meeting Thursday, August 24, at Del Mar Race Track.

Third-Party Lasix Approved In California

The State of California has officially approved rules establishing that race-day medication must be administered by independent veterinary professionals – further aligning California with the national...

New Owner High On Christen Me

“We’re very excited about him. I’ve been trying to buy him for a long time. He’s quite the horse. There aren’t too many horses with his credentials to arrive in America. Dexter Dunn told Tim Tetrick t...

Maritimes Approves Lasix Program

August 01, 2016

The Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission has approved rules for an Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) program, which would allow horses to race on Furosemide (Lasix).

Details On Alberta Lasix Meeting

It has been announced that there will a meeting on Thursday, June 30 at Century Downs in regard to the use of lasix.

Kentucky Commission Chair Steps Down

December 01, 2015

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Chairman Robert ‘Bob’ Beck announced today that he will step down from his post effective December 7, 2015.

Commission Passes Lasix Proposal In KY

On Monday, March 23, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission voted 8-4 in favour of allowing racetracks in the state to card races in which participating horses will not be allowed to be given race-day a...

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...