USEF Permits Use of Surpass

Effective Dec. 1, 2004, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equine Drugs and Medications Rule permitted the therapeutic use of Surpass, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory product (NSAID) recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in horses. This is a topical preparation of 1% diclofenac cream from IDEXX Pharmaceuticals.

The rule change, which was adopted by

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Effective Dec. 1, 2004, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equine Drugs and Medications Rule permitted the therapeutic use of Surpass, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory product (NSAID) recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in horses. This is a topical preparation of 1% diclofenac cream from IDEXX Pharmaceuticals.

The rule change, which was adopted by the Executive Committee on Nov. 16, 2004, establishes a quantitative restriction (maximum permitted plasma concentration), similar to those for other NSAIDs. USEF has also issued dose and time recommendations for this product (application recommendations, which are consistent with the company’s application instructions), to help achieve compliance with the rule. The rule does not require a medication report to be filed in connection with the use of this product. See www.TheHorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?id=1782 for more information.

Clinical studies have shown that Surpass is a useful anti-inflammatory therapy, which is effective in managing inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in horses. However, it is not a potent analgesic and would not be effective in masking pain. As a topical product, it allows targeted, localized treatment of inflamed joints, thereby minimizing the potential side-effects of systemic NSAIDs.

“This gives veterinarians who treat horses in competition a new therapeutic option, one which is both safe and effective,” said Kent Allen, DVM, Chairman of the Equine Drugs and Medications Committee and also of the Veterinary Committee. He concluded, “I am gratified that the Executive Committee expedited this rule change, for the benefit of the health and well-being of the horse

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