What is it about?
This article questions some of the assumptions in the paper and challenges the authors' serial reliance on some very old scientific research articles, and repeated citations therefrom. It also raises questions regarding the limitations of the research presented.
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Why is it important?
This article has been pivotal in racing authorities' attempts to regulate cobalt misuse in horses While Major and Wenzel in no way condone any misuse they are concerned that the current testing regime may penalise innocent trainers.
Perspectives
Further work is required to effectively and fairly control cobalt misuse.
Mr Derek Anthony Major
Derek Major Consulting Pty Ltd
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This page is a summary of: Commentary on Paper: “Controlling the misuse of cobalt in horses”, Drug Testing and Analysis, January 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/dta.1901.
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