News

We’re keeping the Thoroughbred industry informed with the latest announcements from and activities of the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit.

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Enforcement of Rule Modification Regarding Iron Dextran Begins December 27, 2023

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Update on ADMC Cases and Regulation of Cocaine Under the ADMC Program

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Update on Reporting Timelines for Post-Race Testing at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships

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Five Months of the HISA ADMC Program: Update from HIWU Executive Director Ben Mosier

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HIWU Announces Changes to Enforcement of Provisional Suspensions and Public Disclosure Protocols for Select Banned Substances

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Update on ADMC Cases and the Harmonization Among HIWU-Accredited Laboratories of Metformin’s Limit of Detection in Blood

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Guidance of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority: Multiple Controlled Medication Rule Violations Prior to Notice

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Horsemen Advisory Regarding “HISA/HIWU-approved” Labels on Supplements

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Guidance of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority: Electrolytes

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Guidance of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority: Provisional Suspensions

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HIWU Launches Mobile App; Substance Lookup Tool and Educational Resources Among Key Features

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Advisory: Permitted Medications for Routine Timed Workouts

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Clarification for Anti-Ulcer Medication, Isotonic Electrolyte Solution Administration and Products Intended for External Use Only

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

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HIWU Notice on Dietary Supplements and Institution of 30-Day Grace Period

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Notice on the use of Bisphosphonates Under the HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program

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HIWU to Lead Nationwide, Uniform, and Efficient Results Management and Adjudication Processes Under HISA’s ADMC Program

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HIWU Operations Team to Administer Strategic Testing Plan Under HISA ADMC Program; New System will Promote Integrity While Advancing Effectiveness in the Doping Control Process

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Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit Preparing to Begin Enforcement of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program on March 27; Implementation Date Dependent on Approval of Rules by Federal Trade Commission

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Continuing Education Regarding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program

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Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit Recruiting Members for Internal Adjudication Panel