LAC 35:I.1721. Modern Therapeutic Measures

A. Full use of modern therapeutic measures for the improvement and protection of the health of a horse is authorized. However, no medication, including any prohibited drug, permitted medication, chemical or other substance, or any therapeutic measure may be administered, caused to be administered or applied by any means to a horse during the 24-hour period before post time for the race in which the horse is entered unless otherwise provided by Rule. B.1. The presence of exogenous anabolic steroids in a race horse is strictly prohibited. The presence of endogenous anabolic steroids: a. boldenone; b. nandrolone; and c. testosterone at levels above the normal physiological state of the stallion, gelding or mare is strictly prohibited. 2. The administration of any of these endogenous steroids within 45 days of a race day shall be considered a violation. A violation of this sub-paragraph shall be regarded as a Class III violation under the penalty guidelines.