USEF Issues Notice on Dexamethasone, Methocarbamol Use

On June 17 the United State Equestrian Federation (USEF) issued a notice on the use of the drugs dexamethasone and methocarbamol.
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On June 17 the United State Equestrian Federation (USEF) issued the following notice on the use of the drugs dexamethasone and methocarbamol:

In 2014 a new category of rules, GR 414 Prohibited Practices, was introduced to the USEF Rule Book with an effective date of December 1, 2013. Implementation of this rule affected changes to the administration of the following quantitatively restricted therapeutic medications in competition:

  • Dexamethasone (marketed as Azium)—Maximum 24-hour dose has been decreased from 20 milligrams/1,000-pound horse to 10 milligrams/1,000-pound horse and must be administered in accordance with GR 414.

  • Ketoprofen (marketed as Ketofen)—Maximum 24-hour dose of 1 gram/1,000-pound horse remains the same, however it must not be administered within 12 hours prior to competition.

  • Methocarbamol (marketed as Robaxin)—Maximum 12-hour of dose 5 grams/1,000-pound horse remains the same, however must not be administered within 12 hours prior to competition.

In the first half of 2014, to facilitate a compliance transition and to educate competitors regarding the appropriate therapeutic use of these medications in competition, the chair of the USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Committee (with the approval of the USEF Hearing Committee) issued a warning to the trainer if excessive levels of methocarbamol or dexamethasone were detected.

However, please be advised that going forward, any sample taken on July 1, 2014, or after that results in a positive finding for excessive methocarbamol or dexamethasone will be adjudicated through the normal regulatory process which may result in issuing a penalty

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