FEI Clean Sport App – Review by Donna Edwards
FEI has a database of “prohibited substances” to help you identify which substances are illegal for use in horses competing in FEI events. They launched their online database in March of 2010.
Now there is a Smartphone app that gives you access to the same database, and a look and feel similar to the website.
The purpose of the database is to help you make a clear distinction between the use of routine and legitimate medication from illegal doping to affect a horse’s performance. This database was originally designed to assist treating and team veterinarians, but is helpful for the equine layperson as well.
The database will help you identify substances which are prohibited under FEI regulations. The database provides a definition of the substance, its common usage, and common trade names under which it is marketed. While the list of trade names is not necessarily exhaustive, it does reflect the most common trade names in use. Because trade names can vary by country, it is advised to search for the substance rather than the trade name.
Let’s say you want to know if administering your horse Butazolidin will be a problem. In the search field, as you start typing, a list of substances will begin appearing (it helps considerably if you know how the substance is spelled). Here’s what the app has to say about Butazolidin:
FEI Classification:
Prohibited Substance Controlled Medication
Defiinition:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Information:
It is used for the treatment of acute rheumatic disorders and chronic pain.
The detection time is estimated with 168 hours (7 days) for all types of administration. Please check the “FEI List of Detection Times” on the FEI Website.
The FEI Detection time is provided only as a guide. Please remember: A detection time is not the same as a withdrawal time.
The detection time is the approximate period of time for which a substance (or its metabolite) remains in a horse’s system such that it can be detected by the laboratory.
The withdrawal time for a substance adds a safety margin, chosen with professional judgment and discretion to allow for individual differences between horses such as size, metabolism, degree of fitness, recent illness or disease etc.
You are advised to seek suitable advice from your treating veterinarian.
Note:
With all medications, a clinical judgment is essential to ensure that the welfare of the horse is never compromised by administering a drug at a time too close to an event such that it may mask symptoms and could aggravate a clinical condition. Horses with locomotor problems in particular must always be provided with adequate rest.
Common Trade Names:
Alqoverin, Artrizin, Artropan, Azolid, Butacote, Butadion, Butagesic, Butalgina, Butaphen, Butapirazol, Butartril,Butazolidin, Butazone, Butoz, Butrex, Diossidone, Equipalazone, Fenilbutina, Inflazone, Intrabutazone, Malgesic, Promifen, Phenylarthrite.
What this tells me is that I will need to stop using Butazolidin at least 7 days prior to the FEI event in order for the drug to completely leave my horse’s system
Even people who do not compete in FEI competitions will find this database useful. It can be helpful in understanding drugs your veterinarian administers to your horse.
The app has a very robust search function, as well as a feedback screen, information screen, and news screen.
The app was developed by FEI and is available for both iPhone and Android formats. Cost? Free!
Summary: FEI has created a free app that gives you quick and easy access to their Prohibited Substances Database in order to provide clear guidance on the approximately 1,200 substances on their Equine Prohibited Substances List. It is easy to understand and quite easy to use.
My rating: ***** (5 stars)
When you need to determine if a substance is prohibited, or even if you want to know what a substance is and what it’s intended use is, this app will provide that information quickly and easily. And it’s free.
It is currently available for both iPhone and Android.
Now there is a Smartphone app that gives you access to the same database, and a look and feel similar to the website.
The purpose of the database is to help you make a clear distinction between the use of routine and legitimate medication from illegal doping to affect a horse’s performance. This database was originally designed to assist treating and team veterinarians, but is helpful for the equine layperson as well.
The database will help you identify substances which are prohibited under FEI regulations. The database provides a definition of the substance, its common usage, and common trade names under which it is marketed. While the list of trade names is not necessarily exhaustive, it does reflect the most common trade names in use. Because trade names can vary by country, it is advised to search for the substance rather than the trade name.
Let’s say you want to know if administering your horse Butazolidin will be a problem. In the search field, as you start typing, a list of substances will begin appearing (it helps considerably if you know how the substance is spelled). Here’s what the app has to say about Butazolidin:
FEI Classification:
Prohibited Substance Controlled Medication
Defiinition:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Information:
It is used for the treatment of acute rheumatic disorders and chronic pain.
The detection time is estimated with 168 hours (7 days) for all types of administration. Please check the “FEI List of Detection Times” on the FEI Website.
The FEI Detection time is provided only as a guide. Please remember: A detection time is not the same as a withdrawal time.
The detection time is the approximate period of time for which a substance (or its metabolite) remains in a horse’s system such that it can be detected by the laboratory.
The withdrawal time for a substance adds a safety margin, chosen with professional judgment and discretion to allow for individual differences between horses such as size, metabolism, degree of fitness, recent illness or disease etc.
You are advised to seek suitable advice from your treating veterinarian.
Note:
With all medications, a clinical judgment is essential to ensure that the welfare of the horse is never compromised by administering a drug at a time too close to an event such that it may mask symptoms and could aggravate a clinical condition. Horses with locomotor problems in particular must always be provided with adequate rest.
Common Trade Names:
Alqoverin, Artrizin, Artropan, Azolid, Butacote, Butadion, Butagesic, Butalgina, Butaphen, Butapirazol, Butartril,Butazolidin, Butazone, Butoz, Butrex, Diossidone, Equipalazone, Fenilbutina, Inflazone, Intrabutazone, Malgesic, Promifen, Phenylarthrite.
What this tells me is that I will need to stop using Butazolidin at least 7 days prior to the FEI event in order for the drug to completely leave my horse’s system
Even people who do not compete in FEI competitions will find this database useful. It can be helpful in understanding drugs your veterinarian administers to your horse.
The app has a very robust search function, as well as a feedback screen, information screen, and news screen.
The app was developed by FEI and is available for both iPhone and Android formats. Cost? Free!
Summary: FEI has created a free app that gives you quick and easy access to their Prohibited Substances Database in order to provide clear guidance on the approximately 1,200 substances on their Equine Prohibited Substances List. It is easy to understand and quite easy to use.
My rating: ***** (5 stars)
When you need to determine if a substance is prohibited, or even if you want to know what a substance is and what it’s intended use is, this app will provide that information quickly and easily. And it’s free.
It is currently available for both iPhone and Android.