Drugs and Drug Testing

There are a wide variety of medications, which are used on today's racehorses and in the breeding shed. From common drugs such as "bute" and "lasix" to joint injections such as hylaronic acid and other synovial fluid replacement treatments, equine medicinal remedies are, in most cases, either human drugs or derivatives of human drugs.

In this section of the Vet's Corner the focus will be on common medications routinely used on Standardbreds for therapy and well being of the animal. As well, we'll also take a look at the drug testing procedures found a various racing jurisdictions.

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