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Exercise physiology an essential tool in the evaluation of equine athletes. Review

Pubvet, 2021
The physiological and biochemical responses of the equine athlete, before, during and after physical exercise, are studied in the exercise physiology and, for this to start and muscle contraction occurs, for this it is necessary that the organism ...
Mylena Dedemo de Figueiredo, Guilherme Barbosa da Costa, Valeska Rodrigues, Daniel Paulino Junior   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Visually Assessing Equine Quality of Movement: A Survey to Identify Key Movements and Patient-Specific Measures

Animals, 2023
Outcome measures are essential for monitoring treatment efficacy. The lack of measures for quality of movement in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation impairs evidence-based practice.
Annette G. Bowen, Gillian Tabor, Raphael Labens, Hayley Randle   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Efficacy of acupuncture in racehorses: A review [PDF]

Open Veterinary Journal
Racehorses endure high physical demands, which often result in musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and reduced performance. Although conventional therapies are effective, competition-related drug regulations restrict their use.
Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama, Faisal Fikri, Hakan Calışkan, Arya Pradana Wicaksono   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Airway Hyperresponsiveness, but Not Bronchoalveolar Inflammatory Cytokines Profiles, Is Modified at the Subclinical Onset of Severe Equine Asthma

Animals, 2023
Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and inflammation are both observed in human and equine asthma. The aim of this study was to assess the timeline and relationship of both features at the subclinical onset of severe equine asthma (SEA).
Thibault Frippiat, Tatiana Art, Irene Tosi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Intradermal Testing Results in Horses Affected by Mild-Moderate and Severe Equine Asthma

Animals, 2021
Equine asthma is an inflammatory respiratory disorder, classified as mild-moderate (MEA) and severe (SEA). SEA is characterized by recurrent exacerbations, consisting of dyspnea, coughing and exercise intolerance; MEA causes poor performance, occasional ...
Chiara Maria Lo Feudo, Luca Stucchi, Elena Alberti, Bianca Conturba, Enrica Zucca, Francesco Ferrucci   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investigation of the Frequency of Detection of Common Respiratory Pathogens in Nasal Secretions and Environment of Healthy Sport Horses Attending a Multi-Week Show Event during the Summer Months

Viruses, 2023
Little information is presently available regarding the frequency of the silent shedders of respiratory viruses in healthy sport horses and their impact on environmental contamination.
Nicola Pusterla, Madalyn Kalscheur, Duncan Peters, Lori Bidwell, Sara Holtz, Samantha Barnum, Kaila Lawton, Matt Morrissey, Stephen Schumacher   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Lower Airway Inflammation on Fitness Parameters in Standardbred Racehorses

Animals, 2022
Mild–moderate equine asthma (MEA) is a common respiratory disorder among racehorses, characterized by lower airway inflammation. Although it is generally agreed that MEA causes poor performance, contrasting results have been reported about the effects of
Chiara Maria Lo Feudo, Luca Stucchi, Bianca Conturba, Giovanni Stancari, Francesco Ferrucci   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Skills for future equine sports rehabilitation careers

Translational Animal Science, 2023
The field of equine sports medicine and rehabilitation provides a career opportunity for students interested in remaining in the horse industry but not focused on a career as a veterinarian.
S. Reed, Lisa N Streff
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Evaluation of Cardiac Arrhythmias before, during, and after Treadmill Exercise Testing in Poorly Performing Standardbred Racehorses

Animals, 2021
The incidence of significant arrhythmias in sport horses and knowledge about their exact influence on athletic performance need to be clarified. The aims of the present study are to report the prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias during maximal treadmill ...
Elena Alberti, Luca Stucchi, Chiara Maria Lo Feudo, Giovanni Stancari, Bianca Conturba, Francesco Ferrucci, Enrica Zucca   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Medical causes of poor performance and their associations with fitness in Standardbred racehorses

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2023
Background Poor performance is a multifactorial syndrome of racehorses, commonly associated with subclinical disorders, which can be diagnosed by exercise testing.
Chiara M. Lo Feudo, Luca Stucchi, Bianca Conturba, Giovanni Stancari, Enrica Zucca, Francesco Ferrucci   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source