Medications

NYS Medication Rules In Effect Friday

Officials with the Standardbred Owners Association of New York have issued an important reminder to horsepeople, trainers, veterinarians and owners that race in the state. Medication rules that were i...

New Rules Proposed After Investigation

November 23, 2015

On Monday, November 23, the New York State Gaming Commission announced it will pursue 'sweeping' equine drug medication regulations in the wake of its investigation into allegations against the practi...

The Meadowlands’ Clenbuterol Reminder

November 07, 2014

Officials with the Meadowlands Racetrack have issued a reminder that the New Jersey Racing Commission’s new medication rules went into effect on November 3.

JCC Supports Race-Day Med Ban

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.

Harness Racing Congress Begins

The first day of the sixth Harness Racing Congress, held Saturday morning (March 2) at the Westin Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was filled with panel discussions on government rela...

ORC To End N-Butyl Alcohol Administration

November 03, 2011

The Ontario Racing Commission today announced via a notice to the industry that ORC official veterinarians will no longer be able to administer n-butyl alcohol in standardbred paddocks effective Janua...

Bleeder Restrictions Recommended

August 25, 2011

Earlier this week, the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council made a recommendation to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in regard to bleeder medications and the use of lasix

Breeders' Cup Limiting Medications

According to a release, effective 2012, two-year-old thoroughbreds participating in Breeders' Cup races will be banned from competing with lasix in their systems. There is much more scheduled for the ...

New Rules On Labelling Of Meds

Following the completion of the public consultation process, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that modified rules regarding the labelling of medications are now in effect

Special RMTC Board Meeting Aug. 4

The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium, which consists of 25 racing industry stakeholders and organizations that represent the four major racing breeds, will hold a special meeting of its board ...

Sounding Off On Race-Day Medications, 'Super Trainers'

It is very rare to read about a driver or jockey broaching the topic of race-day medications and 'super trainers,' but a Hall of Fame horseman has now let his feelings be known

Lamontagne Suspended By ORC

The deputy director of the Ontario Racing Commission has issued a ruling suspending the licence of driver/trainer/tradesperson Alain Lamontagne, of Hamilton

Whitfield, Udall File Raceday Medication Bills

On Wednesday, May 4, U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield filed the much-talked about bill which would see the banning of all raceday medications in the horse racing industry