Reminder on use of supplements containing arsenic

As the 2023 racing season is gearing up, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding trainers, owners, veterinarians and other stakeholders that arsenic is considered a prohibited substance.

Horsepersons should review the ingredients list for any supplements given to racehorses for the presence of arsenic. In order to help horsepersons identity if a product contains arsenic, they should look for words such as “sodium cacodylate” or “potassium arsenite” on the list of ingredients.

The CPMA recommends discontinuing the use of all supplements containing arsenic at least 48 hours before a race.

From the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency