Changes to lasix rules in Kentucky

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...00b_story.html


Ky. governor sets rules for drugs in horse racing; says changes will protect integrity, safety

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear on Thursday wielded his executive authority to implement regulations that would allow only government veterinarians to administer a race-day drug to horses and would lower allowable amounts of another medication given within days of races.

His action came days after the proposals appeared stymied because of objections from a group of state lawmakers.

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