FDA-Approved Equine Medications Provide Peace of Mind

These drugs provide horse owners with the peace of mind that they’ve been tested for safety and efficacy.
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April Knudson, DVM, is an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease, and lameness. Here, she answers a question about the importance of using equine drugs that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


Question: I’ve heard I should only use drugs that have been approved by the FDA. Why is that important?

Answer: That’s a great question, because with all the drugs and products available to horse owners, sorting through them can be a challenge. Should you choose based on price, your trainer’s suggestion or maybe what worked for a friend’s horse?

While these might be used as secondary considerations, none of them should drive your decision when selecting a drug to give to your horse. Instead, that decision should be made based upon your veterinarian’s recommendation and whether or not the product has been approved by the FDA

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