Some applications of chromatography to steroid analysis in the horse.

Abstract

Since 1974 an extensive research programme has been carried out in this laboratory in order to develop methods to detect and confirm the administration of both anabolic steroids and corticosteroids to the horse. Success has been achieved through the application of results obtained from detailed studies on metabolism and from the determination of enaogenous steroid profiles. Chromatography, in a number of different forms, has played a vital role in these studies and, where necessary, essential chromatographic techniques have been incorporated in routine screening and confirmatory analysis procedures.