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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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Sample Handling's Effects on Plasma CO2 Levels (AAEP 2012)
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time's effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.
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Oral vs. IV Bute Administration and Drug Testing (AAEP 2012)
Researchers evaluated if half-doses of Bute resulted in different plasma concentrations than full doses.
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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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Clean Test Results for Ky. Derby, Oaks Starters
May 08, 2013
The KHRC says all samples from Derby and Oaks horses were cleared with no irregularities found.... Read More
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Texas A&M Drug Testing Lab to Seek A2LA Accreditation
May 08, 2013
The accreditation is designed to meet Association of Racing Commissioners International guidelines.... 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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Godolphin Trainer Gets 8-year Suspension
April 25, 2013
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids. ... 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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USEF Town Hall Meetings Focus on Horse Medications, Welfare
April 06, 2013
Attendees of the first meeting discussed issues relating to performance horse medications and treatments.... Read More
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Sample Handling's Effects on Plasma CO2 Levels (AAEP 2012)
April 04, 2013
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time's effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.... Read More
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RCI Approves Uniform Racing Medication Rules
April 03, 2013
RCI approved a schedule that could set the stage for uniform racing medication rules in the United States.... 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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Positive Zilpaterol Tests Cleared, Feed Contamination Cited
March 27, 2013
The California Horse Racing Board, citing feed contamination, dismissed 48 positive tests for zilpaterol. ... Read More
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Blood Collection Tube Size and CO2 Concentration (AAEP 2012)
March 23, 2013
Researchers evaluated how blood collection tube size impacts total plasma carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations.... Read More
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Trainer of Ky. Derby Hopeful Suspended for Drug Violations
March 14, 2013
Rudy Rodriguez was suspended and fined after flunixin was found in his horses at two races last year.... Read More
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Owners Consider Suit Against Breeders' Cup on Salix
March 14, 2013
Prominent owners threatened legal action if Breeders' Cup prohibits race-day Salix at its world championships.... Read More
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Lecture on Equine Drug Research, Testing Scheduled
March 06, 2013
The lecture will illustrate advances in drug surveillance capabilities and discuss existing challenges.... Read More
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Laboratory Advances Improve Equine Doping Testing
February 27, 2013
Metabolomics and transcriptomics can provide a sort of "history" of drugs that have been in a horse's body.... Read More
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W.Va. Issues Support for Uniform Racehorse Medication Plan
February 26, 2013
The resolution furthers an effort to implement uniform racehorse medication, penalty, and testing rules.... Read More
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Dressage Rider Facing Possible Sanctions for Prohibited Substances
February 26, 2013
Isabell Werth is also contending with public fire over schooling a horse in hyperflexion.... Read More
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