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Wanted: Supporters of Change in Bute Rules

Wanted: Supporters of Change in Bute Rules

Proposals to alter medication regulations will again be discussed by the National HBPA during its summer convention in July.

 Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Commonly Used Drug Now Under the Microscope

A discussion into the use and effectiveness of corticosteroids--therapeutic anti-inflammatory drugs--was full of twists and turns July 21 but inevitably settled on the areas of threshold levels, withdrawal times, and finally the question of whether a stringent policy for race-day medication is practical.

 Thursday, July 21, 2005

National HBPA Voices Opinions on Medication

The National Horsemen's Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, given the results of a recent study, has suggested research into medication thresholds and withdrawal times be performed using horses in training.

 Thursday, August 19, 2004