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In 1968, Dancer’s Image was disqualified when phenylbutazone, known as bute, was found in his system.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2021
The Kentucky State Racing Commission approved the use of bute at the Derby later that year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, 8 June 2017
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Word History
First Known Use
1968, in the meaning defined above
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“Bute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bute. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
Medical Definition
bute
nounGeographical Definition
Bute
geographical name
1
island of southwestern Scotland west of the Firth of Clyde
2
or Buteshire
ˈbyüt-ˌshir
former county of southwestern Scotland comprising several islands in the Firth of Clyde; capital Rothesay (on Bute)
-shər
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