https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/owner-trainer-summarily-suspended-after-novel-drug-found-in-racing-quarter-horse-From the article.....inter
esting, and even more, disturbing.....
* "A quick internet search reveals websites that sell tulobuterol for as little as $20 per 500 mg, though many of those websites state it is “for research purposes only.”"
* "“Although these and other similar drugs are prescription drugs, they can be obtained without a prescription from online merchants,” said Dr. Sams. “Since it is not a DEA-controlled substance, its sale is not restricted unless the seller chooses to restrict sales to legitimate buyers who can provide proof of their need for the substance for use as a reference standard or other application.”"
* "The test result was reported by Industrial Laboratories in Colorado, according to the NMRC ruling. Multiple experts told the Paulick Report that this is believed to be the first positive test for tulobuterol in a U.S. racehorse."
* "Tulobuterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that is not FDA-approved in the United States, and is thus classified as a prohibited substance in the state of New Mexico. Tulobuterol stimulates beta-2 adrenoreceptors similarly to drugs like clenbuterol, albuterol, carmoterol, zilpaterol, and ractopamine, among others, and is also listed as a banned substance by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), several other international racing jurisdictions, and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI)."