Steven Karamatic

Graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2007, working in small animal practice in Melbourne and the UK. He is currently the Chief Veterinarian at Greyhound Racing Victoria, working in their Greyhound Racing Integrity Unit since 2012 where he manages a team of vets that officiate at their 1300 annual race meetings, and perform other important welfare and integrity roles within the state regulatory body. Since 2014 he has chaired Greyhounds Australasia’s Veterinary & Analysts Committee which amongst its roles is to oversee research and advise their Board on technical matters of integrity and welfare, including anti-doping and medication control.

Abstracts this author is presenting:

Forensic and Genetic Investigation of Gonadorelin Administration in a Racing Greyhound: A Case Study — Analyst | Intelligence and Investigations
Exempted substances for prevention of oestrus in female racing greyhounds — Poster Session
Exercise-Associated Sudden Death in Racing Greyhounds: Incidence and Post-Mortem Findings Across Australasia — Poster Session
Establishing Residue Limits for Procaine in Greyhound Racing: Addressing Feed-Related Positives through Pharmacokinetic Modelling — Poster Session
Pharmacokinetics of Transdermal Fentanyl in Greyhounds — Poster Session
Pharmacokinetics of Caffeine in Greyhounds: Implications for Doping Control and Residue Limits — Poster Session
The Regulation of Prednisolone and its Use in Racing Greyhounds — Poster Session

Steven Karamatic 24th International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians 2026

Steven Karamatic

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