The Fédération Equestre Internationale has enacted changes to the 2011 Equine Prohibited Substance list. The changes, which are pending approval by the FEI Bureau, will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012.
Three substances have been added to the Prohibited List. They are:
-Magnesium sulphate injections: used to calm horses when administered intravenously, can cause cardiac arrest in certain instances
-ACTH (adrenocortcotropic hormone): a powerful anti-inflammatory drug that, with overuse, can cause breakdown in a horse’s joints
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-17-alpha-hydroxy progesterone: a hormone that is an anabolic steroid
The FEI has moved valerenic acid, a calming drug, to the Controlled Medications category on the list.
“We are constantly reviewing our Prohibited Lists in line with the latest scientific evidence,” said Graeme Cook, Director of the FEI Veterinary Department. “The FEI is also continuing to give everyone involved in horse sport the opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest prohibited substances and controlled medications list by making them available online and in easily downloadable formats for iPhones and other mobile devices.”
The list will be available via the FEI Equine Prohibited Substance Database prior to its installment date on Jan. 1.
