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On the 15 of October 2026, the Directors of the IHRB approved the following changes which came into effect on 15 October 2026:
Rule 87 (ii) A Horse is not qualified to start for any Race:
NEW sub-section (g) to become effective from 1 January 2027
(g) If it has been administered any bisphosphonate, other than a radiolabelled bisphosphonate used for diagnostic nuclear imaging in horses, and otherwise in accordance with all of the following:
(i) the administration must be supported by a diagnosis made by a Veterinary Surgeon that the use of a bisphosphonate is an appropriate treatment;
(ii) the bisphosphonate must be administered by a Veterinary Surgeon;
(iii) the bisphosphonate product administered must be licensed for use in horses in the country in which it is administered and must be administered in accordance with the label instructions;
(iv) the bisphosphonate must not be administered to a Horse under 4 years three years and six months of age, with age being taken from the 1st January and foaled on or after the 1st January 2020;
(v) there must be at least 30 clear days between the day on which the bisphosphonate is administered and the day of the Race.
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