Firocoxib (Equioxx®)
CA – Prohibited: Requires 24 hour withdrawal prior to competition
USEF – Permissible: Maximum permitted plasma concentration of 0.240 micrograms per milliliter
Diclofenic Acid (Surpass®)
CA – Prohibited: Requires 24 hour withdrawal prior to competition.
USEP – Permissible: Maximum permitted plasma concentration of 0 .005 micrograms per milliliter
Methocarbamol (Robaxin®)
CA – Prohibited: Requires 24 hour withdrawal prior to competition.
USEF – Permissible: Maximum permitted plasma concentration of 4.0 micrograms per milliliter
Dexamethasone
CA – Prohibited: Requires 24 hour withdrawal prior to competition.
USEF – Permissible: Maximum permitted plasma concentration of 0.003 micrograms per milliliter
Use of Multiple NSAIDs
CA – Multiple NSAIDS acceptable if the combined doses of not more than two NSAIDS do not exceed the maximum plasma detectable levels. Exception: phenylbutazone (Bute®) and flunixin (Banamine®) are not permitted in the same sample.
USEF – ONLY ONE NSAID permitted
Drug Declaration/Medication Report
CA: Must complete California Drug Declaration for ANY medications administered in the 3 days prior to competition.
USEF: Must complete Medication Report for Forbidden Substances.
For more information on California’s Equine Medication Monitoring Program CLICK HERE.
DR. RAMEY NOTES: You really shouldn’t be giving your horse any medication without first consulting with a veterinarian. And, in case you hadn’t been reading or listening in 2012, CLICK HERE to read about this drugs and horses thing.