Status of KY Lasix-Free Regulation Uncertain: The Blood-Horse 9/10/15

By Ron Mitchell The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee of the Kentucky legislature has voted 6-2 to find a proposed regulation permitting racetracks the option of carding furosemide-free races "deficient." Furosemide, commonly known as Salix or Lasix, is a widely-used anti-diuretic medication. In a release, the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association said the 6-2 vote

KEDRC Makes Cobalt Policy Recommendation: The Blood-Horse 5/26/15

RMTC By Frank Angst The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council will advise the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to adopt rules on the mineral cobalt in line with a Racing Medication and Testing Consortium recommendation. The KEDRC voted May 26 at the Kentucky Horse Park to recommend a Class B penalty when horses test above 50

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