Firocoxib Study Leads to Equine Canada Rule Change
- May 1, 2016
- Posted by Western College of Veterinary Medicine
By Jessica Semper
Results from a University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) study have led to a nation-wide change in Equine Canada-sanctioned competition rules regulating the use of the drug firocoxib in performance horses.
The national equine sport organization’s rule change regarding firocoxib’s use came into effect on Jan. 1.
Firocoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s used to treat musculoskeletal inflammation and pain in
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