Topic:Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine exposure in horses involves the study of the effects, detection, and implications of this substance in equine systems. Methamphetamine, a potent central nervous system stimulant, can impact equine physiology and behavior if introduced into the body. Research in this area includes the pharmacokinetics of methamphetamine in horses, its potential effects on equine health and performance, and the methodologies for detecting its presence in biological samples. This topic also encompasses the legal and ethical considerations surrounding methamphetamine use in equine sports and competitions. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the pharmacological impact, detection techniques, and regulatory aspects of methamphetamine in horses.
A cluster of trace-concentration methamphetamine identifications in racehorses associated with a methamphetamine-contaminated horse trailer: A report and analysis. Three low concentration methamphetamine "positive" tests were linked to use of a methamphetamine-contaminated trailer to transport the affected horses. This incident establishes methamphetamine as a human-use substance that can inadvertently enter the environment of racing horses, resulting in urinary methamphetamine "positives;" an interim regulatory cut-off of 15 ng/mL for methamphetamine in post-race urine is proposed. Trois tests «positifs» de faibles concentrations de méthamphétamine ont été associés à l’utilisation d’une remorque contaminée par les méthamphétamines qui é...
Reserpine toxicosis in a horse. A single injection of reserpine in an adult horse was believed to induce toxicosis for several days. Clinical signs included erratic, colic-like behavior followed by depression, bradycardia, miosis, ptosis, and paraphimosis. Diarrhea was not observed and may have been due to the effect of xylazine given with the reserpine. The horse was supported with IV fluids and intensive nursing care. Gradual improvement was noted 72 hours after the horse received the drug. Qualitative analysis via high-performance liquid chromatography was positive for reserpine. Methamphetamine is the recommended antidot...