The State Gaming Commission Sept. 4 said it will issue a standard 10-year suspension to anyone who violates the harness racing rule prohibiting the use of substances that abnormally oxygenate a horse's blood, including supra-dietary administration of cobalt salts.
The NYSGC said the rule took effect in August, and that it is considering a similar rule for in the state.
Cobalt is a naturally occurring element present in , which is given to racehorses. Cobalt salts have a number of industrial and agricultural uses, but are not intended for administration to horses, the NYSGC said in a release.
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The NYSGC said the rule took effect in August, and that it is considering a similar rule for in the state.
Cobalt is a naturally occurring element present in , which is given to racehorses. Cobalt salts have a number of industrial and agricultural uses, but are not intended for administration to horses, the NYSGC said in a release.
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/87184/ny-to-give-10-year-penalties-for-high-cobalt#ixzz3CPVCA7kc
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