CPMA now testing for ethanol
February 24, 2012,from the Ontario Racing Commission
Toronto, ON — On Jan. 16, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency announced that official samples will be tested for ethanol, effective Feb. 13.
Ethanol, a central nervous system depressant, is widely available in many forms. The CPMA is advising industry participants to take care and to read the label of ingredients when choosing products that are administered to horses.
The Ontario Racing Commission has noted this very same advice in previous Notices to the Industry.
To view the complete Notice to the Industry please use this link.
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