MEDICATION, TESTING & SAFETY PRE-EMBARKATION, MEDICATION DECLARATION AND INSPECTION All trainers must complete medication declaration forms MDF1 (A & B) and the Veterinary Information document(provided)forinvitedhorsespriortoshipping. There is a continuation form MDF 2 which will need to be completed for any further treatments given to the horse after completion of MDF 1 and upon arrival into the quarantine barn. IF NO MEDICATIONS HAVE BEEN ADMINISTERED A NIL RETURN IS STILL REQUIRED FOR BOTH FORMS.
POTENTIALLY LONG ACTING MEDICATIONS Any of the following long acting medications administered within six (6) months prior to departure for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are to be recorded on MDF1A: bisphosphonates, including “Tildren”, corticosteroids, hormones, procaine penicillin and any other depot preparations and implants. The trade name, generic drug name, dose, route of administration and last date of administration must be recorded on the form. A nil return is required if no long-acting medications have been administered.
ALL OTHER MEDICATIONS All other medications should be noted on MDF1B when administered within four weeks (28 days) of the horse departing for the KSA, even if the medication is not considered to be a prohibited substance in your home country. A nil return is required if no medication has been administered. 42
INSPECTION/HISTORY 1. The Pre-Travel Veterinary History Declaration The veterinary history declaration must: • Disclose all relevant recent veterinary history including routine and ongoing medications; • Disclose previous episodes of the appearance of blood at both nostrils; • Disclose previous episodes of cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation; • Provide details of previous surgeries performed including but not limited to orthopaedic fracture repair and upper respiratory tract surgeries; and • If appropriate, provide diagnostic images to document known pre-existing conditions and abnormalities. • Confirm that the influenza vaccination is compliant with the requirements for the Saudi Cup races and travel requirements. 2. The Veterinary Inspection (TREATING VET) This is to be completed between 5 and 10 days prior to departure by the regular treating veterinarian. This is to be recorded on the veterinary information certificate provided and returned to vet@thesaudicup.com.sa - The report is to include assessment of: • General health and freedom from evidence of infectious or contagious diseases • Palpation of the musculoskeletal system. • An examination in hand including a trot-up on a firm level surface. • A video recording of the trot up both away from and towards the camera on a loose rein examined on a firm and level surface. This is to be forwarded to the veterinary team via WhatsApp or email using these contact details. +966 55 1500 523 or vet@thesaudicup.com.sa
