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From: Amy (1pony)
3/21/16
You are welcome, I will post those instructions on the change thread, please pass it on to your fellow FOB's as well.
From: Amy (1pony)
8/9/16
Pennsylvania 10th State to Fully Adopt NUMP
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) announced Aug. 9 that Pennsylvania has become the 10th state to pass the National Uniform Medication Program (NUMP) in its entirety. With the adoption of NUMP by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission July 27, the state is the latest racing jurisdiction to implement all or portions of the program in 2016.
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: gerchgo
8/27/16
This is interesting and has seem to have positive results, a blood test to set a base level?
http://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/17398673/biological-passports-keep-cheaters-no-fly-list
From: gerchgo
8/27/16
I don't think it's cost prohibitive, not like a special test, more like a regular blood test I think?
From: gerchgo
9/26/16
Thank you Chris McCarron for voicing this to the audience that needed to hear this! And congrats on your being honored!
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/people/mccarron-drugs-dont-kill-horses-people-kill-horses/
From: Amy (1pony)
9/26/16
Good For Chris!! I wish it would get to the right people and get them off their butts!!
From: Amy (1pony)
12/5/16
Ward Joins Water, Hay, and Oats Alliance
Retired classic winning trainer and former executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission John Ward has joined the Water, Hay, and Oats Alliance, which supports federal intervention to bring about national uniformity in medication policy. Ward also previously served as chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International.
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