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Anabolic steroids

D H Snow1

  • 1Equisci International, Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|December 1, 1993
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Anabolic steroids are used in equine practice for various reasons, but their performance-enhancing use in racing is illegal. Safe usage requires appropriate dosing to avoid behavioral and reproductive side effects in horses.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pharmacology
  • Equine Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Anabolic steroids have been widely used in equine practice for 25 years, with their efficacy often based on subjective opinions due to limited research.
  • Usage varies among practitioners, influenced by personal experience and trainer demands, and they are integrated into rational therapy for various conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the applications of anabolic steroids in equine practice, including therapeutic uses and performance enhancement.
  • To discuss the detection methods and safety considerations associated with anabolic steroid use in horses.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of anabolic steroid applications in equine practice.
  • Discussion of analytical techniques for detecting anabolic steroids (ELISA, GC/MS).
  • Analysis of potential risks and side effects associated with anabolic steroid administration in horses.

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Main Results:

  • Anabolic steroids are used for increasing muscle mass, raising yearlings, and improving performance in training and racing, though the latter is largely prohibited.
  • Sensitive ELISA and GC/MS methods are available for detecting anabolic steroids, including testosterone.
  • Safe use is possible, but high doses can lead to behavioral issues (aggression) and temporary reproductive impairment in stallions and mares.

Conclusions:

  • Anabolic steroid use in horses requires careful consideration of therapeutic benefits versus risks.
  • Adherence to appropriate dosages is crucial for safety, preventing adverse behavioral and reproductive effects.
  • Detection methods are established, and regulatory bodies monitor for illegal performance-enhancing use in racing.