FEI Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Consultation Begins

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced further steps in relation to the debate on in-competition use of a limited number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This plan was unveiled followin

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The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced further steps in relation to the debate on in-competition use of a limited number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This plan was unveiled following a meeting of the group’s executive board March 9.

A central point in the debate will be the a meeting on NSAID usage and medication in the equine athlete, which will be held in Lausanne in August.

To lead the debate, the board appointed an FEI Congress Committee, chaired by 1st Vice President Sven Holmberg and composed of Chris Hodson (2nd vice president), John McEwen, BVMS, MRCVS (chairman of FEI Veterinary Committee), Graeme Cooke, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, (FEI veterinary director), Yves Rossier, DMV, and Leo Jeffcott, MA, BVetMed, PhD, FRCVS, DVSc, VetMedDr, as members.

The composition of the FEI List Group is being finalized and will be announced shortly

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