Equine Medication

Equine Canada has published Equine Medication Control rules which are closely aligned with the equine drug and medication control regulations developed by the Canadian Pari Mutuel Agency (CPMA).  A description of prohibited substances is included in these rules.

• FEI Medication Log Book
• EC Rules on Equine Medications Control
• Equine Medication Control Fees
• Equine Medication Control Program

The Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) has developed a competitor guide to help explain prohibited substances, allowable medications, elective testing, responsibilities, and liability.

• FEI Competitor Guide to Doping and Medication Control

 

FEI Clean Sport               Find information on, Equine Anti-Doping Controlled Medication Regulations Equine Prohibited Substances List FEI Prohibited Substances Database

 

  

March 3, 2009 - The Equine Canada Medication Control Committee is announcing the following Medication Control information:

Anabolic Steroids
 
As of June 1, 2009, drug testing of horses competing in Equine Canada sanctioned competitions will include testing for anabolic steroids.

Testing for veterinary and non-veterinary approved steroids will take place in accordance with the Canadian Pari-Mutual Agency (CPMA) guidelines.

The following is a direct link to their announcement: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1234915117234⟨=eng

This link provides information related to withdrawal times.

A positive test for veterinary approved and non-veterinary approved steroids will be sanctioned as per the Equine Canada penalty tables and drug classification system as a Class III offence.
 
Fluphenazine Guideline and Warning

As of June 1, 2009, the drug testing method for horses competing in Equine Canada sanctioned competitions will allow for the detection of fluphenazine for at least 45 days from the date the drug is administered. It is the sole responsibility of the person responsible for the horse to ensure no fluphenazine is present and detected in the horse at Equine Canada sanctioned competitions.

EC members are responsible for keeping up to date on this information.