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FEI announces final decision in banned substance case
Horse racing
During the FEI tribunal, Dr Kamaal admitted that he had administered Fustex, a product that contains Propxyphene.
Staff member administered product containing Propoxyphene

A two-year suspension has been imposed on Dr Pasha Syed Kamaal after a banned substance was detected at a UAE event, the FEI has confirmed.

Dr Kamaal was identified as a member of support staff in a 2012 equine anti-doping case which involved a horse ridden by HH Sheik Hazza.

Samples taken from the horse returned positive for the banned substance Propoxyphene, an opioid analgesic, and its metabolite Norpropoxyphene.

In addition to a two-year suspension, Dr Kamaal has also received a fine of CHF 2,500 and costs of CHF 1,000.

Previously, the FEI imposed a 27-month suspension on HH Sheikh Hazza as the person responsible, but this was reduced to 18 months following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

During the FEI tribunal, Dr Kamaal admitted that he had administered Fustex, an Argentinian product, to the horse the night before the event.

Used to promote muscle growth, Fustex contains Propoxyphene but it is not yet listed as an ingredient.

The FEI has since issued a statement to stakeholders urging caution over the use of Fustex. They warn that lack of knowledge is no valid excuse in any anti-doping procedures. 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.