AGCO To Lower TCO2 Thresholds May 03, 2021 On June 1, 2021, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will implement the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) decision to lower the thresholds for total carbon dioxide (TCO2).
CPMA Announces Policy Revision April 26, 2021 The CPMA has reviewed its document, CPMA Policy Paper P-006, Sample Residue Release and revised the policy to add greater clarity.
Recommendations For Reducing The Risk Of Positive Tests In Racehorses March 23, 2021 The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has provided a list of recommendations to assist horsepeople and minimize the risk of positive tests in their racehorses.
Change To Retention Area Procedures March 08, 2021 On Monday (March 8), the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) issued a release advising of changes to the retention area procedure effective next month at racetracks across the country.
CPMA Advisory On Medroxyprogesterone December 01, 2020 The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising veterinarians and racehorse trainers and owners that medroxyprogesterone is a prohibited substance in Canada because its use has been associated with...
CPMA Adds To Prohibited Schedule November 02, 2020 On Monday, November 2, 2020, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) announced that, after consultation with its Drug Advisory Committee, the CPMA has officially added the drugs amlodipine, ciclesonide...
CPMA Issues Capsaicin Update October 06, 2020 On Tuesday, October 6, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency released an update in regard to positive tests that were recently produced for capsaicin.
APHRC Granting Temporary Capsaicin Stays July 27, 2020 On Monday, July 27, 2020, the APHRC Commissioners met via conference call to review the capsaicin positives not only in the Atlantic provinces, but across Canada, as well.
Potential Source Of Capsaicin Found July 25, 2020 On July 20, 2020, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a Notice to Industry concerning a number of horses in Ontario who have received a positive test for capsaicin over the past...
AGCO Statement On Capsaicin Positives July 20, 2020 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is aware that a number of horses in Ontario, and other jurisdictions in Canada, have received a positive test for capsaicin over the past several we...
Capsaicin Frequently Asked Questions July 16, 2020 Subsequent to its memo published June 23, 2020, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has received questions in regard to the use of capsaicin-containing products in racehorses and their environment....
Reminder: Capsaicin Is Prohibited June 23, 2020 On Tuesday, June 23, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency issued a reminder to veterinarians and horsepeople in the nation's racing industry that capsaicin is a prohibited substance in Canadian racing.