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BHA issues warning over products containing altrenogest
BHA is carrying out further work to understand the implications of this issue in Europe. 

Trace levels of anabolic steroids found in some products 

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is making vets and trainers aware of an international issue regarding products that contain altrenogest.

Trace levels of the anabolic steroids trenbolone and/or trendione have been detected in products containing altrenogest, which is commonly referred to by its trade name, Regumate.

Racing Victoria (Australia) has advised trainers to immediately cease using such products and further investigations are now underway.

In the UK, one such product is licensed for use in horses - Regumate Equine 2.2mg/ml Oral Solution for Horses (MSD Animal Health).

After discussions with the European manufacturer, BHA said it can confirm that the product distributed in the UK is reportedly sourced from a separate location to the products that are currently under investigation.

However, in light of the international situation, BHA is strongly advising trainers to be cautious if using altrenogest in racing thoroughbreds.

The BHA published Detection Time for altrenogest is 288 hours (15 days). In contrast, a 24-hour withdrawal from racing is recommended in Australia for mares and fillies receiving oral altrenogest.

BHA is carrying out further work to understand the implications of this issue in Europe.  

 

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise 100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.