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    [RC] Will suppliments test and wound dressings - Joane Pappas White


    Hi All,
     
    Amanda is correct in remembering some problems with wound treatments and a discussion on RC perhaps as much as 18 months ago.  A lady told her story about using a topical spray called Schweibner's (?).  Her horse was in the pasture and had scratches I think.  She sprayed and the horse went crazy.  By the time the lady caught her horse and washed it off, the animal had had a really bad experience.  I had bought the product because it is herbal and some of you may remember that I do a lot of testing with herbal and homeopathic remedies.  I tried it on one of my horses and it was obvious that is stung.  I cannot find anything in the product that should cause that effect but it does seem to cause a stinging or burning effect.
     
    Also, almost five years ago, I asked the same questions about herbal and homeopathic remedies and supplements.  I was just starting to raise my own alfalfa and wanted to add numerous herbal seeds into the blend.  I asked the vets---Just what substances are you testing for when you draw a urine sample on the horse?  I never did get an answer.  I really tried pushing the point because I didn't want to plant something in the pasture and end up with it in the hay and have a horse test positive.
     
    Finally, Tom Ivers stepped in and referred me to a chemical reference book that at least provided a little guidance but not a lot because I don't have enough of a background in chemistry.  It was clear that Bute and Banamine would test, but I still didn't get the substance list that we lay persons really need.  I remember saying that this lack of definition was  "incident waiting to happen".  Until someone actually does a study of all the supplements, nutriceuticals, herbal and homeopathic remedies, I don't think we are going to know what will test or how long it might stay in the blood stream.  I suspect if many of them tested, we would be seeing more positive tests.
     
    Joane the Herd
    Price, Utah