Concurrent use of veterinary drugs and herbal medicines in racing standardbreds.
Abstract: Standardbred trainers from 1 racetrack and 7 off-track training facilities were surveyed to determine the most common drugs, and prevalence of concurrent herb administration. Furosemide (on-track) and anti-inflammatory drugs (off-track) were the most common drugs administered. Among horses on-track, 9.8% received herbs compared with 13.8% off-track horses; 67% and 58% of these horses, respectively, received concurrent drugs. Les soigneurs de Standardbreds de 1 piste de course et de 7 installations d’entraînement hors piste ont été interrogés afin de déterminer les médicaments les plus courants et la prévalence d’administration concomitante de plantes médicinales. Le furosémide (sur piste) et les médicaments anti-inflammatoires (hors piste) étaient les médicaments les plus couramment administrés. Parmi les chevaux sur piste, 9,8 % ont reçu des plantes médicinales comparativement à 13,8 % des chevaux hors piste; 67 % et 58 % de ces chevaux, respectivement, ont reçu des médicaments concomitants. (Traduit par Isabelle Vallières)
Publication Date: 2010-03-02 PubMed ID: 20190979PubMed Central: PMC2777294
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Summary
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This research explored the concurrent use of veterinary drugs and herbal medicines in standardbred racehorses, documenting which drugs and herbs were the most prevalent and comparing the instances of concurrent use between on-track and off-track horses.
Research Overview
- This study was conducted by surveying Standardbred trainers at a racetrack and seven off-track training establishments. The survey was designed to acquire information about the common drugs used and the frequency of simultaneous administration of herbal medicinal plants.
Key Findings
- On racetracks, the most commonly administered drug was Furosemide, a diuretic commonly used to prevent bleeding in the lungs during intense exercise. Off the racetrack, the most frequently used drugs were anti-inflammatory medications, which are often used to treat pain, inflammation, and injuries in horses.
- The study also found that a significant number of horses, both on-track and off-track, were administered herbal medicines. Among the horses at the racetrack, 9.8% received herbal treatment. In comparison, 13.8% of off-track horses were administered herbs.
- The research also revealed a high incidence of concurrent herb and drug administration. Among the horses receiving herbal treatment, 67% of on-track and 58% of off-track horses received both drugs and herbs simultaneously.
Implications and Conclusions
- The study provides valuable insights into the common practices of racehorse trainers regarding drug and herbal administration. The findings could potentially inform future research or changes in policy around the use of veterinary drugs and herbal remedies in the racing industry.
- The high rate of concurrent drug and herb use raises potential concerns about the possible interactions between these substances and the resultant health effects on the horses, and warrants further examination.
Cite This Article
APA
Pearson W.
(2010).
Concurrent use of veterinary drugs and herbal medicines in racing standardbreds.
Can Vet J, 50(12), 1283-1285.
Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada. wpearson@uoguelph.ca
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
- Diuretics / administration & dosage
- Female
- Furosemide / administration & dosage
- Hemorrhage / etiology
- Hemorrhage / prevention & control
- Hemorrhage / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / etiology
- Horse Diseases / prevention & control
- Horses
- Male
- Physical Conditioning, Animal / adverse effects
- Phytotherapy / statistics & numerical data
- Phytotherapy / veterinary
- Running
- Sports
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Citations
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