11VAC10-180-72: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) shall be governed by the following conditions:

1. The administration of NSAIDS at less than 48 hours to the scheduled post of a horse's race, qualifying race, or official timed workout is prohibited.

2. The presence of one of the following does not constitute a violation:

a. Phenylbutazone at a concentration of less than 0.3 micrograms per milliliter of plasma or serum;

b. Flunixin at a concentration less than 5.0 nanograms per milliliter of plasma or serum; or

c. Ketoprofen at a concentration less than 2.0 nanograms per milliliter of plasma or serum.

3. The detection of two or more NSAIDS in blood or urine constitutes NSAIDS stacking violation and is prohibited.