Medication Testing Consortium News Today

It was determined that not all applied the same Limit of Detection in analyzing samples for the presence of metformin.

Dr. Michael Hardy, has been promoted to full-time Executive Director of the RMTC, the organization announced on Monday.

Foreman has informed HISA and HIWU that he will donate all compensation paid to him by both groups in connection with his duties as ombudsman to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

The Louisiana State Racing Commission (“LSRC") has selected Industrial Laboratories of Denver, Colorado (“Industrial”) to serve as its state chemist

HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program to Relaunch May 22, 2023, Under Enforcement of HIWU

The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) is set to take over drug testing for U.S. Thoroughbred racing on March 27.

Ahead of the anticipated implementation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program (ADMC) on March 27, 2023, HISA and the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) remind stakeholders of key changes to expect nationwide. These changes will go into effect immediately pending approval of the Program regulations by the Federal Trade Commission.

The anticipated March 27 implementation of HISA's Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program is approaching

Dr. Lynn Hovda, Barry Irwin and Dr. Stephen Schumacher were appointed to the HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Standing Committe

“HISA represents the way forward for Thoroughbred racing, the only way forward,” said Scollay. “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the sport during this transition, and I am committed to working with HIWU to deliver a best-in-class equine anti-doping program to the industry.”