How veterinarians can maintain peak performance in racehorses: AAEP guidelines offer clinical direction for veterinarians when treating these premier equine athletes

Jul 1, 2014 By: Ed Kane, PhD DVM360 MAGAZINE                  The AAEP also released its Clinical Guidelines for Veterinarians Practicing in a Pari-Mutuel Environment in 2010 (see dvm360.com/AAEPguidelines). The document discusses various aspects of racetrack practice that "put the health and safety of racing horses first." Some of the issues addressed include: > No medication, with the exception of furosemide, should be given to a horse on race day. > Any medication given prior to race day should be in accordance with RMTC guidelines. continue to read here