Phenylbutazone..whats your opinion?

[emmasingh]

Hi there,
I am a student doing my dissertation on Bute for Equine Science. I would really appreciate your views and help and if you could take a few minutes to answer my questionnaire that would be a huge help! Thank you

Please recopy the questionnaire into your reply and delete the appropriate answers!

Phenylbutazone Questionnaire

Introduction
Phenylbutazone is one of the most common drugs distributed and sold in the UK.
It is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
Provides an anti-inflammatory and pain-killing effect.
Used on a variety of horses both in and out of work.
Not allowed in most equine disciplines except Polo
Used for long-term and short-term effect.

Name:
How long have you been around horses?:

Even if you do not own a horse, please feel free to share your experiences with horses that you know that may have been on Bute.

1.Are you a horse owner/sharer/loaner?
Yes No

2.How often do you ride?
Once a week 2-3 week Every Day Monthly Yearly

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Home Yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes No

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
Injury (cuts,swelling,heat in limb) Lameness Colic Other

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Vet Yard Owner Own Supply

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet Yard Owner Yourself

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
Yes No Maybe


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
3-4 Days 1 week 2 Weeks 3-4 Weeks

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
Yes No


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
Yes No Don’t know

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Yes No


Any further comments/ reasoning’s please add below….




Thank you very much!

 

[Katie__Connie]

Name:Katie
How long have you been around horses?: 13 years

Even if you do not own a horse, please feel free to share your experiences with horses that you know that may have been on Bute.

1.Are you a horse owner/sharer/loaner?
Yes

2.How often do you ride?
2-3 week

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
No

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
-----

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
-----

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
------

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
Not really... vaguely!


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
No idea!!

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
No


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
Yes

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
No


Any further comments/ reasoning’s please add below….

 

[dwi]

Phenylbutazone Questionnaire

Name: dwi
How long have you been around horses?: 23 years

1.Are you a horse owner?
Yes

2.How often do you ride?
Every Day

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
Lameness Colic

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Vet

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
No


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
3-4 Days

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
Yes


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
Yes

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Yes


Any further comments/ reasoning’s please add below….

 

[vetsbestfriend]

1.Are you a horse owner/sharer/loaner?
Yes of 2

2.How often do you ride?
Every Day

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
Injury (cuts,swelling,heat in limb) Lameness Colic Other - all of these and more!!

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Vet who leaves me with or posts me my own supply

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet and Yourself

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
Yes


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
3-4 Days

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
Yes


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
Yes - but only if there is an alternative for longer term use.

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Yes

 

[monkeybum13]

Phenylbutazone Questionnaire

Name: monkeybum
How long have you been around horses?: 12 years

1.Are you a horse owner?
Yes

2.How often do you ride?
Every day

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
slight laminitis

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
vet

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
vet

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
not really


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
around 3-4days

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
no


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
depends on situation

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
no


Any further comments/ reasoning’s please add below….

 

[Mbronze]

How long have you been around horses?: 17yrs

Even if you do not own a horse, please feel free to share your experiences with horses that you know that may have been on Bute.

1.Are you a horse owner/sharer/loaner?
Yes - Owner

2.How often do you ride?
Every Day

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
Muscular Injuries (various) cuts, lameness and swellings

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Vet & Yard Owner

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet & Yourself

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
Maybe


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
2 Weeks

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
Yes


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
Yes

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Yes

 

[maybedaisy]

28 years

1.Are you a horse owner/sharer/loaner?
Owner and loaner

2.How often do you ride?
Generally 3 times a week, not riding at present due to illness

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
While recovering from PSD Surgery, foot abscess,

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Vet

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
Yes


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
Each sachet works for up to 8 hours, I don't know how long it remains in the system

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
If its to mask an ongoing complaint yes.


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
It depends, if it makes the horse more comfortable for say mild arthritic pain and reduces inflamation then yes as horses kept in moderate work are better for it, just like people with joint pain, using it in a controlled way it better than not using it.

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Yes if they were as effective, which they are not. Some herbal remedies can be harmful if used long term.

Other comments. My old mare who died aged 44 was on 2 Butes a day for the last years of her life. She was on 1 bute before that after being retired 8 years before she died. She had arthritis in her hocks made worse after a fall while being shod. The bute kept her happy and mobile and two years before she died her liver function was tested and she was fine.

 

[amc]

Name: Ann
How long have you been around horses?:
40 years or so


1.Are you a horse owner
Yes

2.How often do you ride?
5-6 days a week


3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
DIY private Yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
Injury (cuts,swelling,heat in limb)

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Vet

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet & Myself

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
Maybe


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
4 -5 days

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
Yes


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
Think it depends on circumstances & quality of life for horse

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Obviously but only if as good

 

[Paula18]

Name: Paula
How long have you been around horses?: 9 years

Even if you do not own a horse, please feel free to share your experiences with horses that you know that may have been on Bute.

1.Are you a horse owner/sharer/loaner?
owner and loaner

2.How often do you ride?
5-6 times per week

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
Laminitis, injury, arthritis

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Vet

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet and Yourself

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
Some


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
1 week?

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
If it is masking an injury then yes.


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
Dependant on circumstances. My horse is on 1 bute per day for arthritis,he is 22. Vet advised as we cannot treat any other symptom than pain and it makes my boy comfortable, seems to be pain free and he can continue to be ridden happily which assists the problem.

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Yes if they were as effective however not found any to be as effective with my horse.


Any further comments/ reasoning’s please add below….

 

[tikino]

Phenylbutazone Questionnaire

Introduction
Phenylbutazone is one of the most common drugs distributed and sold in the UK.
It is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
Provides an anti-inflammatory and pain-killing effect.
Used on a variety of horses both in and out of work.
Not allowed in most equine disciplines except Polo
Used for long-term and short-term effect.

Name:Andrea Kyle
How long have you been around horses?:
30 yrs
Even if you do not own a horse, please feel free to share your experiences with horses that you know that may have been on Bute.

1.Are you a horse owner
Yes

2.How often do you ride?
Every Day

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Home
4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
Injury

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Vet

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
yes


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
3-4 Days

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
Yes


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
Yes

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Yes


Any further comments/ reasoning’s please add below….




Thank you very much!

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[kerilli]

Phenylbutazone Questionnaire

Introduction
Phenylbutazone is one of the most common drugs distributed and sold in the UK.
It is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
Provides an anti-inflammatory and pain-killing effect.
Used on a variety of horses both in and out of work.
Not allowed in most equine disciplines except Polo
Used for long-term and short-term effect.

Name:
How long have you been around horses?: 35 years

Even if you do not own a horse, please feel free to share your experiences with horses that you know that may have been on Bute.

1.Are you a horse owner/sharer/loaner?
Yes - owner.

2.How often do you ride?
Every Day

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Home

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
Injury (cuts,swelling,heat in limb) Lameness Other

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Vet

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet usually
sometimes, rarely, myself.

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
Yes


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
2 Weeks to be safe for affiliated comp, i believe. would check with vet first.

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
No, in small doses.


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
Don’t know

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Yes

Any further comments/ reasonings please add below….

i've used bute sparingly over the years, usually as an anti-inflammatory rather than as a pain reliever.
i had a horse with a fractured pedal bone years ago. operated on to remove floating bone, came sound, then started putting up new bone growth, and went dead lame instantly. vet's x-rays confirmed nothing could be done, so i took him home for a few days of spoiling before pts, armed with lots of bute to keep him comfortable. 2 twice a day didn't touch it by the 3rd day, so i gave him about 4, he was still really lame... and i took him to vets to be pts.
this proved to me that bute really isn't strong enough to mask anything if the horse is in a lot of pain, i think of it as 'equine aspirin' based on my experiences.

 

[PapaFrita]

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Name: PapaFrita
How long have you been around horses?: 25 years on and off.

Even if you do not own a horse, please feel free to share your experiences with horses that you know that may have been on Bute.

1.Are you a horse owner/sharer/loaner?
Yes- owner

2.How often do you ride?
5-6 days a week

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
Other; Broken jaw

6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Own Supply but vet told me to give it!! Bute is freely available in Argentina. I have some at all times just in case.

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet, but it was a bit of a no-brainer. I would've given it myself

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
Yes


9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
1 week? I'm not actually sure

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
It IS in Argentina. I'm not sure it should be; I'm sure there are justifiable reasons for using it sometimes, but I'm equally sure it will be and IS abused.


11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
Yes and no. Not to make lame horses rideable in competition, for instance when otherwise they would be in a lot of pain, but yes to help arthritic/otherwise achey old horses be comfortable

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Yes - if they worked



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[coby]

Name: Michelle Donnelly
How long have you been around horses?: 17 years

1.Are you a horse owner/sharer/loaner?
Yes

2.How often do you ride?
Every Day

3.Do you keep your horses at home or on a yard?
Yard

4.Has your horse been treated with Bute?
Yes

5.Why did the horse need Bute?
Injury and Lameness
6.Who supplied you with the Bute?
Vet

7.Who made the decision to use Bute?
Vet

8.Do you know the pros and cons of Bute?
Maybe

9.Do you know how long it takes for Bute to leave the system?
3-4 Days

10.Do you think Bute should be illegal in competition?
Yes

11.Should Bute be used for short-term injury only and not used as a long-term pain-relief for ridden horses?
No

12. Would you prefer you use herbal remedies as an alternative to chemical medicine?
Yes