Lexington, KY — All horsemen licensed by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission need to be informed regarding the new medication regulations that cleared the legislative process and are now effective as law in Kentucky.

Along with the notice, we have included updated withdrawal and threshold guidelines from the KHRC that are part of the new regulations. They may be read by clicking here.

These regulations include:

• the 48-hour NSAID restriction and the ban on stacking
• the 14-day stand-down on intra-articular corticosteroid injections and the ban on stacking
• the 24-hour restriction on furosemide administration for 2-year-olds
• the ban on bisphosphonate use in horses under 4 years old
• the restriction on race day use of electronic therapeutics
• the medical history and veterinary examination requirements for entry

Any questions should be directed to Bruce A. Howard DVM at 502.338.3730 or by email at bruce.howard@ky.gov.