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Study: Salix Administration Can Lead to Calcium Imbalance
Horses receiving Salix had difficulty replenishing their calcium levels 72 hours after drug administration.
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Drug Peramivir Could Help Horses Suffering from Flu
Researchers found a flu inhibitor that could help horses with influenza recover more quickly.
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Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses.
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Kentucky Protocol Would Target Emerging Drugs
June 13, 2013
The measures would allow the state to take action quickly when faced with emerging illegal substances. ... Read More
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Racehorse Trainer Butler Faces Charges for Steroid Use
June 07, 2013
A British racehorse trainer has been charged with administering anabolic steroids to nine of his racehorses.... Read More
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Progress Cited on Racehorse Medication Penalty System
June 07, 2013
Plans to implement a points-driven penalty system for equine medication violations are moving forward. ... Read More
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Progress of Uniform Racehorse Medication Policy Noted
June 06, 2013
Survey results show the adoption of RCI's uniform medication policy for racing is advancing nationwide.... Read More
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Another British Racehorse Trainer to Face Steroid Charges
June 04, 2013
Gerard Butler will be charged for using the drug Sungate, which contains the anabolic steroid stanozolol. ... Read More
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Study: Salix Administration Can Lead to Calcium Imbalance
June 01, 2013
Horses receiving Salix had difficulty replenishing their calcium levels 72 hours after drug administration.... Read More
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TOC Commits to Uniform Racehorse Medication Program
May 24, 2013
TOC has committed to implement the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program beginning in January 2014.... Read More
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Enhanced Security Measures for Belmont Stakes Horses
May 22, 2013
Security measures include the submission and publication of veterinary records for Belmont Stakes horses. ... Read More
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New Federal Racehorse Drug Legislation Introduced
May 20, 2013
The new legislation would regulate/prohibit substances, methods, and treatments that can be used in racing. ... Read More
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Still No Uniform Racehorse Medication Rules in Triple Crown
May 17, 2013
While horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, inconsistencies remain.... Read More
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Careful Drug Use Helps Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance
May 03, 2013
Though routinely discussed in human medicine, antibiotic resistance is becoming an issue in the equine world.... Read More
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Six Ky. Derby Horses Made Salix-Free Racing Debuts
May 03, 2013
All of this year's Kentucky Derby starters will receive furosemide, designed to prevent EIPH. ... Read More
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Call Issued for Major Changes in Racehorse Drug Policy
May 03, 2013
One attorney discussed how federal intervention could help resolve racehorse medication issues.... Read More
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Feds Seeking Racehorse Drug Regulation
May 01, 2013
Members of Congress are preparing to introduce legislation that would regulate medication use in racehorses.... Read More
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Godolphin Trainer's Steroid Use Called 'Deliberate Flouting'
May 01, 2013
The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni's anabolic steroid use a "deliberate flouting" of racing rules. ... Read More
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Second British Racehorse Trainer Admits to Steroid Use
April 29, 2013
Britain's steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.... Read More
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HKJC Official Urges Worldwide Steroid Ban
April 29, 2013
One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.... Read More
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Drug Peramivir Could Help Horses Suffering from Flu
April 28, 2013
Researchers found a flu inhibitor that could help horses with influenza recover more quickly.... Read More
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Bill would Protect Mobile Vet Practices from Drug Charges
April 24, 2013
Vets who make farm calls to treat horses currently risk prosecution under the Controlled Substances Act.... Read More
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Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
April 22, 2013
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses. ... Read More
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Results of EU Horsemeat Study Released
April 19, 2013
EU officials tested beef products for the presence of horsemeat and horse carcasses for the presence of Bute.... Read More
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Canadian Researchers Battling Drug-Resistant Bacteria
April 18, 2013
Researchers are recognizing a growing number of disease-causing organisms resistant to common antibiotics.... Read More
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Bute Found in English 'Beef' Products
April 12, 2013
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute. ... Read More
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Ky. Commission Seeks Review of Cobra Venom Ruling
April 10, 2013
The recent ruling overturned a suspension imposed on Rodney Stewart, DVM, for cobra venom possession.... Read More
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Oral vs. IV Bute Administration and Drug Testing (AAEP 2012)
March 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated if half-doses of Bute resulted in different plasma concentrations than full doses.... Read More
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