from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH —- According to a story posted by The Paulick Report, The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association restated its strong support for the continued use of Lasix at its summer convention held Aug. 15-17 in Oklahoma City.

To read the full story, click here.

in 2012, the USTA posited that “the use of the therapeutic substance furosemide (Salix, Lasix) under controlled conditions be continued as the most effective and humane treatment of the racehorse.” (Here’s the link to that story).