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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
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