JCC Supports Race-Day Med Ban June 06, 2014 The Jockey Club of Canada Board of Stewards has announced that it supports the HBPA of Ontario’s plan to recommend a ban on the use of race day medication in Ontario except Lasix.
Ind. To Adopt National Medication Rules May 01, 2014 Indiana on Wednesday became the latest state to adopt all of the national uniform medication rules, penalties and testing reforms developed by the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) and a...
PA Announces Amicar Prohibition February 05, 2014 The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission, in consultation with Dr. Mary Robinson, University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School of Medicine, New Bolton Center, has announced that effective March 1, 2...
KY To Address Lasix Concern January 27, 2014 It has been reported that on Tuesday, January 27 the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will address a concern in relation to the administration of furosemide (lasix) in a special commission meeting.
Medication, Breeding Discussed At WTC June 14, 2013 On Friday, June 14 in France, the next-to-last session of the 2013 World Trotting Conference featured roundtable discussions regarding medication, animal health, genetics and breeding, and featured so...
Drug Testing Solidarity Displayed March 12, 2013 In a bold move towards the uniform regulation of medication and drug testing in North American racing, the regulators of eight states in the Mid Atlantic and Northeast United States have committed to ...
CHRB Approves License For Cal Expo October 20, 2012 The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) conducted its regular meeting Thursday, October 18 at Santa Anita Park where it approved the license application for Watch and Wager LLC to conduct a harness m...
No Lasix? No Problem July 27, 2012 “Every horse is different coming off Lasix. Broadway Schooner won the Oaks [in 2009] for us coming off Lasix. It’s one of those things you never know, yet I’m not anticipating any problems."
KHRC Passes T-Bred Lasix Ban June 13, 2012 It has been reported that on Wednesday, June 13, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission voted in favour of a regulation that will see the banning of the race-day administration of furosemide (lasix) in ...
NYSRWB Considering Lasix Rule April 30, 2012 The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has announced that it is considering a rule proposal regarding the use of lasix in racehorses
Comments On KY Race-Day Lasix Issue April 17, 2012 Comments have begun to emerge in Kentucky both for and against the use of furosemide (lasix) on days in which horses are racing. The comments have hit the media just one day after the Kentucky Horse R...
Lasix Measure Doesn't Pass KHRC Vote April 16, 2012 After a supportive vote in a sub-committee earlier in the day, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Monday, April 16 voted against banning the administration of furosemide (lasix) on days in which ...
