Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit

To be removed from the Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program’s testing pool, a Covered Horse must be officially retired through the HISA Portal. Discover what’s involved in retiring or unretiring a horse: hiwu.org/education-and-…

Curious about how Anti-Doping Rule Violations are managed under HISA's ADMC Program? Learn more about the results management and adjudication process here: hiwu.org/education-and-…

What happens when a banned substance is present in a race horse? There's a detailed process in place under HISA's ADMC Program to address violations tied to these cases. hiwu.org/education-and-…

Learn more about OOC Testing procedures, which have ramped up ahead of the Triple Crown and continue over the next five weeks. hiwu.org/education-and-…

Do you know what to do if you receive a positive test under HISA's ADMC Program? This video outlines the key points, from notification through next steps, to help Covered Persons understand what to expect. Watch the video here: hiwu.org/education-and-…

Report potential Racetrack Safety and ADMC Program Rule violations anonymously 24/7 using the HIWU tip line. Learn what to report and how to stay anonymous: hiwu.org/tip-line

When a violation occurs under HISA's ADMC Program, HIWU may enforce a period of Ineligibility. During this time, the Covered Person or Covered Horse cannot participate in races or related activities as defined by the Rules. To learn more, visit: hiwu.org/education-and-…

HIWU Suspends Probationary HEAL Accreditation of Pennsylvania Equine Toxicology and Research Laboratory hiwu.org/news/hiwu-susp…

HIWU announces the release of our Q1 2025 Report, covering testing statistics, results management, and case adjudication from January 1 through March 31, 2025. Read the full report here: hiwu.org/about/reports-…

Dr. Mary Scollay Retires from HIWU; Dr. Michael Hardy Named Acting Chief of Science hiwu.org/news/dr-mary-s…

With summer upon us, horsemen and veterinarians should be mindful of the rules around electrolyte use before races and Vets’ List workouts. Outside of races and Vets' List workouts, electrolytes may be administered at any time. hiwu.org/news/horsemen-…

Looking for educational resources in Spanish? Visit hiwu.org to explore available materials: hiwu.org/education-and-…

From regular disinfection to avoiding cross contamination, every step matters. Good hygiene practices help protect horse health and support the integrity of the sport. For more guidance on best practices, visit hiwu.org/education-and-… @HIWUNews #SafetyInRacing #HIWU

Controlled medications have valid therapeutic uses, but timing matters. If used inappropriately around Race day or timed workouts per the ADMC Program guidelines, a positive test and sanctions may result. hiwu.org/education-and-…

Do you know the differences in regulations and procedures between Routine Timed Workouts and Vets' List Workouts under HISA’s ADMC Program? Knowing the differences is important for informing barn protocols hiwu.org/education-and-…

What qualifies as a Controlled Medication Rule Violation under HISA's ADMC Program? Learn more about presence or use violations and the associated results management process here: hiwu.org/education-and-…

Lab Harmonization Two Years Into HIWU thoroughbreddailynews.com/lab-harmonizat…

Maintaining #IntegrityInRacing is a collective effort. If you suspect a potential violation of the Racetrack Safety Program or ADMC Program, reach out to @HIWUNews’ anonymous tipline via call, text or email and provide as much detail as possible. #Horseracing #SafetyInRacing

HIWU Makes Strides Toward Safer Horse Racing With RealResponse realresponse.com/news/2025/05/0…

The HIWU Advisory Council's own Dr. Larry Bowers talks about the history of laboratory standards in human testing. thoroughbreddailynews.com/in-lab-variabi…