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Naturally Occurring Prohibited Substances, Risks and Responsibilities

Tags: Doping, equine, horse, Prohibited Substances

Category: Horses - Articles for Race and Performance Horses

Date: 10 February, 2017

The inherent risks of prohibited substances associated with horse feed and supplements have historically been highlighted by a series of high profile post-race and post competition positive tests. This can occur due to inadvertent contamination of a feed or supplement with an ingredient that contains a naturally occurring prohibited substance or an intentional ingredient may naturally contain a substance that’s prohibited. Being aware of the risks and your responsibilities as a rider or trainer is a good start to staying on the right side of the regulations.

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