Ottawa, ON — The Equine Canada Medication Control Committee (EMCC) has announced new measures to deter abuse and overuse of drugs and medication in horses, to provide fairness to all participants, to protect the safety of competitors, to maintain the health and welfare of the horse and promote fair competitions.

The new standards issued the EMCC are the result of the analysis of several years of drug testing results in Canada.  In keeping with its statement of principles, Equine Canada is broadening the scope of equine medication and anti-doping control to as many possible equestrian events in Canada.

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