Recent Examples on the WebIn 1968, Dancer’s Image was disqualified when phenylbutazone, known as bute, was found in his system.—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2021 The Kentucky State Racing Commission approved the use of bute at the Derby later that year.—Shannon Russell, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2021 In most states, both Lasix, an anti-bleeding drug, and the anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, known as bute, are allowed on race day.—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2019 Epicharis received a treatment of the legal anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, or bute, on Wednesday for what was described as lameness in his right front leg.—Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, 9 June 2017 Epicharis was treated intravenously with Butazolidin, commonly known as bute, on Wednesday night, according to veterinary records from the New York State Gaming Commission.—Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, 8 June 2017
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