I cannot provide specific withdrawal times for corticosteroids in competition horses. The provided articles discuss the general use of corticosteroids as anti-inflammatory drugs and the role of organizations like the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in banning performance-enhancing substances. However, they do not go into detail about specific withdrawal times for these substances in horses.
Here’s a general overview based on the search results:
Corticosteroids are used to prevent and reduce inflammation. Examples of corticosteroids include budesonide, cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisone, and triamcinolone. WADA and other sports organizations ban certain substances to ensure fair competition. These organizations maintain lists of prohibited substances, which are updated annually.
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