Updated: 1 August 2022
Issued: February 2020
NOTE: THIS APVMA PERMIT EXPIRED ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2021 AND HAS NOT BEEN RENEWED.
See: https://portal.apvma.gov.au/permits?p_auth=x9YIYGTw&p_p_id=permitsportlet_WAR_permitsportlet&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_pos=1&p_p_col_count=3&_permitsportlet_WAR_permitsportlet_javax.portlet.action=search
NOTICE TO TRAINERS
PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES – ZOLEDRONIC ACID AND ANY OTHER BISPHOSPHONATE NOT REGISTERED FOR USE IN AUSTRALIA
The substances set out in Schedule 1, Part 1, Division 1 of the Rules of Racing (i.e., Prohibited List A) are specified as prohibited substances at all times. These include zoledronic acid and any other bisphosphonates not registered for use in Australia.
Racing Australia is of the view that bisphosphonates have no place in the treatment of racehorses and that their use is a risk to the integrity of racing and/or the welfare of horses.
Trainers are reminded that pursuant to Item 23 of Prohibited List A, Zoledronic Acid and other bisphosphonates are listed as prohibited substances. Accordingly, they are prohibited at all times.
Trainers are reminded of their obligations under the Rules of Racing with respect to substances that are listed in Prohibited List A, bearing in mind that any finding of guilt could result in a substantial penalty.
This includes Trainers’ obligations under AR 250, which provides that a person must not have in their possession any prohibited substance on Prohibited List A or any substance or preparation containing a prohibited substance on Prohibited List A.
Further, under AR 252 (1) trainers must not have in their possession or on their premises any medication, substance or preparation which has not been registered, labelled, prescribed, dispensed or obtained in accordance with applicable Commonwealth and State legislation.
Accordingly, Trainers are reminded that they must not have in their possession (which clearly includes being located/stored at their stables) any Zoledronic Acid or any preparation containing Zoledronic Acid or any other bisphosphonates not registered for use in Australia.
If you have any questions, please contact Racing Victoria Veterinary Services on email: veterinaryadmin@racingvictoria.net.au