294 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 14, § 294-14.003

Current through September 17, 2024
Section 294-14.003 - FUROSEMIDE (SALIX)
14.003.01 Furosemide (Salix) may be administered to a horse entered in a race provided that the entry of a horse must reflect the intent of the owner or trainer.
14.003.02 Furosemide must be administered by a licensed veterinarian on the grounds of the association, must be in the injectable form only, and must be administered by a single intravenous injection not later than four (4) hours prior to post time of the race in which the horse runs. The dosage shall not exceed 500 mg and shall not be less than 150 mg.
14.003.03 A horse that ran with furosemide in its prior race must continue to run on furosemide unless the licensed trainer and the licensed practicing veterinarian submit a written request to discontinue use of furosemide on a form approved by the official veterinarian. The written request must be submitted to the official veterinarian not later than time of entry.
14.003.04 After a horse has been approved by the official veterinarian to discontinue use of furosemide, is may not again be entered to run on furosemide for a period of sixty calendar days unless it is determined to be detrimental to the welfare of the horse, in consultation with the official veterinarian. If a horse is approved by the official veterinarian to discontinue use of furosemide for a second time in a 365 day period, the horse may not again race on furosemide for a period of ninety (90) calendar days.

294 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 14, § 294-14.003