Veterinarians would be given more authority to prescribe drugs to horses at Canterbury Park and Running Aces Harness Park, under a provision sponsored by Rep. Joe Hoppe (R-Chaska).
HF2795 would remove statutory restrictions on the concentrations of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, instead allowing the Minnesota Racing Commission to set those standards. The House passed the bill 131-0 April 24.
“The idea is that they will be able to use less of the drugs. It’s good for horses and it’s good for horse racing,” said Hoppe.
The bill now awaits action by the full Senate. Sen. Claire Robling (R-Jordan) is the Senate sponsor.