{"product_id":"drugs-and-the-performance-horse-9780398044466","title":"Drugs and the Performance Horse","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Thomas Tobin  University of Kentucky  Lexington  Kentucky. With a chapter by Richard Heard. With Forewords by H.R.H. Philip  Duke of Edinburgh  and Ernst Jokl. Written with authority  clarity and a sense of humor  this book contains information on all types of drugs used in horses. The author explains how these drugs act  how they influence performance  and how they cause problems. The five sections of the text deal in turn with the history and basic aspects of drug use in performance horses; the controversial drugs of controlled medication  including phenylbutazone  other nonsteroidal drugs  furosemide  corticosteroids  and anabolic steroids; illegal or banned medications  including all pertinent stimulants  depressants  narcotics local anesthetics and tranquilizers; the use of vitamins  minerals  fluid therapy and antibiotics; and medication control  with data on the techniques and capabilities of chemical testing  the rule-making process  and legal aspects of rule enforcement. All horsemen  owners  trainers  coaches  competitors  judges and administrators will deem this book the definitive guide to equine drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647618342965,"sku":"ByrdShop_0398044465","price":79.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780398044466.jpg?v=1781696136","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/drugs-and-the-performance-horse-9780398044466","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}