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NYRA Issues Restrictions on Shock-Wave Therapy

The New York Racing Association has issued a policy whereby horses that receive shock-wave therapy cannot race for at least 10 days after treatment. Earlier, the California Horse Racing Board ordered restrictions on shock-wave therapy effective July 24.

 Monday, July 15, 2002

Pennsylvania Issues Alert on EPO Regulation

The Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission has issued an advisory that erythropoietin, or EPO, and other blood-doping substances and procedures are not permitted in the state.

 Wednesday, July 03, 2002

Kentucky to Consider Making EPO Prohibited Practice

The Kentucky Racing Commission said June 25 it would consider at its next meeting in September a motion to make the possession or use of erythropoietin, known as EPO, a prohibited practice.

 Tuesday, June 25, 2002