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Industry Voices: Louisiana, Don't Geaux Back!
Recent action by the Louisiana Racing Commission that weakens medication standards is shortsighted, ill advised, and will very likely pose a significant health risk to horses and jockeys competing in that state. The decision by Louisiana officials to allow more permissive medication policies is all the more brazen when juxtaposed against the cooperative efforts and positive direction that so many stakeholders in our sport are moving in, with enhanced safety, accountability, and integrity measures that have been implemented, including the creation of a central governing authority similar to other major American sports.
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