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Originally Posted by CSC
However, again 4 prominant Trainers have had significant suspensions for using this particular drug, it seems mepivacaine is certainly not allowable when adminstered illegally.
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perhaps I missed it, I didn't see any post where someone said it is okay...it should not be given on raceday because it is a strong anesthetic that absolutlely will eliminate pain in an affected joint or foot or whatever. But like Chuck pointed out it is also a valuable diagnostic tool when trying to pinpoint lameness in an animal, and it wears off in several hours (not clears the system).