By: Daniel Ross Like all drugs, bisphosphonates are a proven fillip when administered to treat specific conditions in accordance with official guidelines. But like all drugs, bisphosphonates can be misused and abused. And itโs the potential consequences from misuse in racehorses โ especially in young racehorses โ thatโs causing mounting concern among a growing number
By: Tom LaMarra The Maryland Racing Commission is planning to discuss a rule governing the suspension of individuals who hold multiple licenses and a new regulation in Pennsylvania that bans horses from racing in the event of positive tests. The MRC discussed both issues at its meeting Sept. 28 but took no action. โIt makes
By: Steve Andersen A portion of the purse of the Grade 3 Adoration Stakes at Santa Anita in May was ordered redistributed on Sunday after runner-up Skye Diamonds tested in excess of the permitted level of clenbuterol, according to a ruling published by the Santa Anita stewards. Skye Diamonds earned $20,000 of the $100,000 purse,
Press Release: The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities' reference laboratory accreditation program continues work towards its mission to raise lab standards across the world, according to a presentation at the organization's annual conference Monday. Louis Romanet, chairman of the IFHA, reported five labs have met the organization's standards, including University of California-Davis in the U.S.
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