Vets Oppose Horse Racing Integrity Act February 08, 2020 “Vets want what’s best for the horse, not their pocketbooks.”
USTA Reiterates Its Pro-Lasix Position November 26, 2019 On Tuesday, November 26, the United States Trotting Association released a statement in regard to the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council’s recommendation to eliminate race-day lasix for two-year-ol...
Dr. Meittinis Discusses Lasix October 17, 2019 On Thursday, October 17, the United States Trotting Association issued a release in regard to the position of Nicholas Meittinis, DVM that the use of lasix does not compromise a horse’s musculoskeleta...
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 May 22, 2019 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 May 06, 2019 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 April 10, 2019 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 June 02, 2017 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 March 28, 2017 “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 June 20, 2016 It has been announced that there will a meeting on Thursday, June 30 at Century Downs in regard to the use of lasix.
