coffin joint "controlled medication " in BE Events

[johnpearce]

I cant find a definitive answer regarding the use of a corticosteroid called Adcortyl and its use as a NON performance enhancing medication for the treatment of arthritis in coffin joints...
I have heard " not within 6 weeks of a competition" but believe its purely hearsay - is it written anywhere ? I have searched both BE and FEI rules for a time period - but nothing .
Is it stipulated by the manufacturer or a vet ?
Any vets on here that can help ?
I am beginning to think that as a "controlled medication" rather than a "prohibited substance" there is nothing stopping its use at all ?
thanks in advance

 

[be positive]

I cant find a definitive answer regarding the use of a corticosteroid called Adcortyl and its use as a NON performance enhancing medication for the treatment of arthritis in coffin joints...
I have heard " not within 6 weeks of a competition" but believe its purely hearsay - is it written anywhere ? I have searched both BE and FEI rules for a time period - but nothing .
Is it stipulated by the manufacturer or a vet ?
Any vets on here that can help ?
I am beginning to think that as a "controlled medication" rather than a "prohibited substance" there is nothing stopping its use at all ?
thanks in advance

It certainly has implications within racing, 2 weeks is mentioned as a withdrawal period.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...-case-missile-man-tested-positive-banned-drug

 

[Leg_end]

I've just checked the FEI app and they say 7 day detection period but a withdrawal period gives you a guaranteed safe zone for testing.

 

[johnpearce]

I've just checked the FEI app and they say 7 day detection period but a withdrawal period gives you a guaranteed safe zone for testing.

I am not familiar with this FEI app - can someone screenshot it for me or a link to its download - its exact name ?
Thanks

 

[johnpearce]

Found the app now - so it would appear 7 days detection time plus add another 7 days due horse size, metabolism etc - so 14 days total should be safe ...