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Louisiana to Ban Steroids

Louisiana to Ban Steroids

The Louisiana State Racing Commission took steps Aug. 25 to ban exogenous steroids. The rules could become effective before Jan. 1.

 Tuesday, August 26, 2008
CHRB OKs Stricter Penalties for Steroids

CHRB OKs Stricter Penalties for Steroids

A steroid-free Breeders' Cup took another step forward when the California Horse Racing Board reclassified the four most common anabolic steroids, effectively outlawing the substances for horses in training in the state.

 Thursday, July 17, 2008
California Adopts Steroid Testing Levels

California Adopts Steroid Testing Levels

The California Horse Racing Board took a major step towards banning supplemental anabolic steroids with the adoption of testing levels for four major substances during its meeting Feb. 28 in Arcadia.

 Friday, February 29, 2008

CHRB Takes Another Step Toward Ban

The California Horse Racing Board took another step Thursday toward the elimination of anabolic steroids in California races, and at the urging of CHRB Chairman Richard B. Shapiro and others, the prohibition could eventually extend to California horse sales as well.

 Saturday, December 01, 2007