Butasone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that treats pain and inflammation and lowers a fever. It is used extensively to treat arthritis in equine athletes. Many horse tolerate butasone well for years on and off. A few animals will develop gastric ulcers or elevated kidney enzymes with even short treatment. The risk to benefit ratio of butasone is very low, however be sure to ask your vet what to watch for should either of these problems develop in your horse.
