1. A. As used in this rule:

   1. Bleeder Medication—drugs or medications which are permitted by the commission and are recognized by the veterinary profession for the treatment of exercise-induced hemorrhage.

   2. Permitted Medication—Furosemide, by single intravenous injection not less than 150 mg and not exceed 500 mg:

      1. a. approved adjunct, bleeder medications: Ethacrynic Acid, Bumetanide, Estrogen, Ergonovine, Amino Caproic Acid, Carbazochrome.
   3. Veterinarian—a person who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Louisiana, and who is licensed by the commission.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:141 and R.S. 4:142.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Racing Commission, LR 6:174 (May 1980), amended LR 9:548 (August 1983), amended by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Racing Commission, LR 35:951 (May 2009).