Chief Stipe Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Meeting News Trainer Info re Positive Swab - Caffeine NZTR have been advised by the RIB that they are investigating a caffeine positive swab in relation to a thoroughbred racehorse. A product used by the trainer has been the subject of an advisory by the manufacturer in Australia. Please check the link below for more information. Important Information about MetaboLize – Poseidon Animal Health NZ Inquiries with a NZ supplier of MetaboLize revealed they also received an email notification from Poseidon yesterday. Important Information about MetaboLize Published 19 March 2025 We want to inform you about a recent quality control matter regarding MetaboLize. Routine testing by Racing Australia detected trace amounts of caffeine in three horses that had been given MetaboLize. Following this, we conducted extensive testing and a full investigation. The results confirmed that one of the raw materials used in MetaboLize was unknowingly contaminated with caffeine residue before arriving at our manufacturing facility. Since MetaboLize does not naturally contain caffeine, this was entirely unexpected. In response, we have strengthened our testing and quality control procedures—both at our manufacturing site and with our raw material suppliers—to ensure this does not occur in the future. This was an isolated incident, and no other products from our range have been affected. The full test results, received yesterday, showed an extremely low level of caffeine (less than 0.5%) in the November production batch which is what is in the marketplace today. While this trace amount poses no risk to a horse’s health or safety, it could possibly be detected in competition drug tests. Caffeine is water-soluble and, at this low dose, will be excreted quickly from the horse’s system. So, for precaution, our veterinary team recommends a 72-hour withholding period before racing or competing where drug testing may occur. Moving forward we have implemented strict protocols where all future batches of MetaboLize will be pre and post screened for caffeine prior to release to market. If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team via phone or email at info@poseidonanimalhealth.com. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your trust in us. Our commitment remains unwavering in providing the highest-quality supplements to support equine health and performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 https://poseidonanimalhealth.co.nz/products/metabolize A proprietary blend of natural plant based flavonoid extracts consisting of dihydromyricetin, quercetin and chlorogenic acid, plus Saccharomyces cerevisiae Pre and Postbiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Depend who the trainer is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Huey said: Depend who the trainer is. That hasn't been the case in previous environmental contaminationation cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 10 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: That hasn't been the case in previous environmental contaminationation cases. Must be a big noter, as they are trying to find an out for them. All accidental of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 12 minutes ago, Huey said: Must be a big noter, as they are trying to find an out for them. All accidental of course. Your cynicism knows no bounds. There have been at least two positives in Australia. No excuse needed the cause has been found. Contamination of one of the products ingredients. I guess you didn't bother to read the information posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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