The FEI Bureau has approved changes to the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List proposed by the FEI List Group. The new List will come into force on January 1, 2014.
The changes are summarised here and below:
• Two new Controlled Medication substances have been added to the List for 2014: Metformin, a potent but legitimate oral anti-diabetic drug with a potential welfare risk; and Levothyroxine, an exogenous thyroid hormone replacement that could enhance performance;