48 ICRAV 2026 Anti-doping is an essential safeguard of integrity and welfare across animal and human sports. The systems that underpin it—whether in equine, canine, camel, avian or human contexts—face strikingly similar pressures. Operational and resource constraints, scientific and technical challenges, regulatory and legal complexities, and behavioural and cultural factors. Too often, these programmes are vulnerable to evolving in isolation, leading to risk of duplication of effort, missed efficiencies, and slower scientific progress. The theme of “synergy between species” provides a timely lens through which to re-examine these challenges. Many opportunities for innovation—e.g. biomarkers, omics approaches, intelligence-led testing, risk assessment tools, minimum reporting levels or longitudinal athlete profiling—are directly transferable between species. ABSTRACT Dr Tessa Muir is an internationally experienced veterinarian with expertise in antidoping, welfare, integrity and regulation. She graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) in 2010 and completed a Master of Laws (Sports Law) in 2022. Following early clinical racetrack practice, Dr Muir has held senior regulatory and leadership roles across multiple jurisdictions in sport, including the British Horseracing Authority, Racing Victoria, and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, where she served as Director of Equine Program and then Director of Operations and Special Projects. She currently works seasonally as Head of Veterinary Regulation for the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club and undertakes international consultancy work providing scientific, regulatory, and business-development support to racing and sporting bodies. Dr Muir serves as an independent expert to the British Equestrian Federation’s Equine Welfare Case Management Group and is a member of the GCC Veterinary & Horse Movement Technical Committee. She has previously served on other international committees, including the EHSLC Veterinary Committee. In parallel, Dr Muir continues mixed practice locum work and is the Senior Veterinary Officer (Major) in the British Army (Reserve). Dr Muir has contributed to the scientific and professional literature through peer-reviewed publications, conference proceedings, and textbook chapters, with a particular focus on equine anti-doping science and regulatory practice. She has a strong professional interest in advancing horse welfare and sporting integrity through collaborative, evidence-based approaches that minimise duplication of effort and optimise the use of limited resources. When not working, she is probably riding horses or training for the next Triathlon. Dr Tessa Muir Head of Veterinary Regulation, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, Doha, Qatar From Stable to Stadium: Cross-Species Synergies Shaping the Future of Anti-Dopings
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