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NSAIDs in horse horse racing. . By Lexi Orcutt. What are NSAIDs?. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Examples: ibuprofen, aspirin, phenylbutazone Block enzymes. Why are NSAIDs bad?. NSAIDs lower protection of the GI tract. NSAIDs in horse racing should be illegal .
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NSAIDs in horse horse racing. By Lexi Orcutt
What are NSAIDs? • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs • Examples: ibuprofen, aspirin, phenylbutazone • Block enzymes
Why are NSAIDs bad? • NSAIDs lower protection of the GI tract
NSAIDs in horse racing should be illegal • Horses should not be running if injured • Breakdowns went from 1/15 days to 1/4 days • Starts per year dropped from 11 to 6 • Most common violation
Why NSAIDs should have a threshold • Provide comfort • Reduce swelling
Mediation • Stricter punishment for repeated offenders • Nation-wide
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