Updated: 1 August 2022
Issued: 18 September 2017
Racing Victoria Integrity Services is aware that some trainers are having manufacturers prepare custom-made horse feeds, feed additives, and supplements. Some manufacturers are not listing all active constituents or the concentration of all active constituents on the labels or packaging of their custom-made products.
This lack of complete information makes it difficult for Trainers to fully understand what the active constituents of their horses’ feeds and supplements are, and what concentrations of those constituents they are administering to their horses.
Trainers are reminded of their obligations to know what they are feeding and administering to their horses, including the concentrations of active constituents of any products used by them. If trainers are not aware of the active constituents of their horses’ feeds, feed additives and supplements (and the concentrations of their constituents), they should:
a. exercise caution in feeding these products to their horses; and
b. take immediate steps to learn the active constituents of their horses’ feeds, feed additives and supplements (and the active concentrations of their constituents).
Please direct any inquiries to the Racing Victoria Veterinary Services et email: veterinaryadmin@racingvictoria.net.au