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FEI announces changes to Equine Prohibited Substances List
FEI Bureau has approved the changes proposed by the FEI List Group

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) Bureau has approved changes to the Equine Prohibited Substances List proposed by its List Group. The new prohibited substances list will come into effect on January 1, 2014.

Previously unlisted Metformin, a potent but legitimate oral anti-diabetic drug with a potential welfare risk, has been added to the Controlled Medication list.

Levothyroxine, an exogenous thyroid hormone replacement that could enhance performance, has also been added to the Controlled Medication list after having been unlisted.

Adrenocortico-trophic hormone (ACTH) will be moved from Banned Substances to the Controlled Medication section for the 2014 list, due to its therapeutic value in equine medicine.

Three previously unlisted substances will be added to the Banned Substances section of the 2014 list .

Ammonium Chloride injectable, Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL) and Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) are considered to have the potential for abuse to improve athletic performance.

The approved changes to the list are also accessible on the FEI Clean Sport webpage.

The FEI Equine Prohibited Substances Database will be amended and the complete 2014 list will be made available on the Clean Sport website prior to January 1, 2014.

Conforming with FEI rules, all changes to the list are published 90 days prior to implementation to allow National Federations, athletes and veterinarians sufficient time to familiarise themselves with the revised list.

 

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.