Publisher's Synopsis
An essential guide for racehorse owners, trainers, and veterinarians, this volume discusses 1.)zero tolerance for performance-altering substances in horses, 2.) thresholds or regulatory limits for therapeutic medications and endogenous or environmental substances, 3.) the need for scientifically established medication withdrawal-time guidelines, and 4.) national standards for administrative procedures, laboratory accreditation, the reporting of chemical identifications and their quantitative determination, and independent analysis and review. Also presented are current thresholds and withdrawal-time guidelines as set forth by racing authorities.
