The Lasix debate: the Scientists muddy the waters
The debate over the use of race-day medication, in particular the use of Lasix in North America has been heating up over the past year or so being fueled by the Jockey Club and WHOA on one side and the Horsemens/Trainer/Veterinary groups on the other. Lines have been drawn on the argument and battle cries/talking points well rehearsed with most of it rather emotive and little being based on the science of EIPH at all. The scientific community has published pretty extensively