FEI Bureau Meeting, 10 April 2008, Interlaken (SUI) The Veterinary Committee made its report to the Bureau. The main items presented were:  Treatment AND Anti-doping: - the urine detection times of 13 out of the 15 substances included in the Medicine Box have been finalised; - Risk management in connection with new substances coming to the market will continue; - Education of riders, trainers and veterinarians as well as proactive contacts with the media will be developed; - an electronic web-portal access for Treating Veterinarians will be developed; - support Latin America in setting up a reference laboratory; - The FEI Competitor Guide to Doping and Medication Control in now available in five languages medication leaflet in 5 languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian and Arabic). HORSE MOVEMENT:facilitate the testing and certification protocol for temporary importation; increasing acceptance of the model health certificate; pro-active approach to National Federations and Organising Committees; develop contingency plans for emerging disease situation.  STATEMENT ON HYPERFLEXION (ROLLKÜR): the following statement was adopted: There are no known clinical side effects specifically arising from the use of hyperflexion, however there are serious concerns for a horse's well-being if the technique is not practiced correctly. The FEI condemns hyperflexion in any equestrian sport as an example of mental abuse. The FEI states that it does not support the practice. HYPERSENSITISATION: It was decided to carry forward the updated protocol for event checks. The pilot study on competition intensity was also to be pursued. Endurance:Research on fatigue and metabolic compromise, also in hot and humid conditions, should be continued when budgetary possible. Star system for event veterinarians should be evaluated further. Vaccination: Further clarification on vaccination rules was tabled. The following main strategic goals were identified for the coming three years: Movement of Horses: Acceptance of Testing and Certification protocol Medication Control: Review programme funding and testing coverage Research: Monitoring progress of associated projects (competition surfaces project) Create dedicated web portal to provide support to treating veterinarians