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Clinical effects of constant rate infusions of medetomidine–propofol combined with sevoflurane anesthesia in Thoroughbred racehorses undergoing arthroscopic surgery

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2018
Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate clinical efficacy of constant rate infusions (CRIs) of medetomidine–propofol combined with sevoflurane anesthesia in Thoroughbred racehorses undergoing arthroscopic surgery.
Hirotaka Tokushige, Atsushi Okano, Daisuke Arima, Hideki Ito, Yoshinori Kambayashi, Yohei Minamijima, Minoru Ohta   +6 more
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Conflict Between Direct Experience and Research-Based Evidence Is a Key Challenge to Evidence-Based Respiratory Medicine on British Racing Yards

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020
Inflammatory airway disease (IAD) is a commonly diagnosed but variably defined syndrome of equine lower airway inflammation. The most recent American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) consensus statement, informed by research evidence ...
Tierney Kinnison, Jacqueline M. Cardwell
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Clinical evaluation of constant rate infusion of alfaxalone–medetomidine combined with sevoflurane anesthesia in Thoroughbred racehorses undergoing arthroscopic surgery

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2018
Background Alfaxalone has a number of pharmacological properties which are desirable for constant rate infusion (CRI). Previously, the co-administration of alfaxalone and medetomidine is shown to be suitable for short-term anesthesia in horses.
Hirotaka Tokushige, Asuka Kushiro, Atsushi Okano, Tatsuya Maeda, Hideki Ito, Ai Wakuno, Shun-ichi Nagata, Minoru Ohta   +7 more
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The association between Thoroughbred racehorse training practices and musculoskeletal injuries in Victoria, Australia

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023
Catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries (CMI) in horses are associated with both too little and too much high-speed exercise. In order to advise trainers on training and management strategies that minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injury (MSI), a better
Adelene S. M. Wong, Ashleigh V. Morrice-West, Peta L. Hitchens, R. Chris Whitton   +3 more
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Racehorse

, 1940
A racehorse. A woman is holding the reins. Men and buildings in the background.

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Dietary Iron Unlikely to Cause Insulin Resistance in Horses

Animals, 2022
Racehorses are often supplemented extra iron with the expectation that the iron will improve overall performance and health. A survey of 120 U.S. Thoroughbred trainers, representing 1978 Thoroughbreds from various regions of the U.S., was conducted to ...
Nancy L. McLean, Nerida McGilchrist, Brian D. Nielsen   +2 more
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Appraising the Welfare of Thoroughbred Racehorses in Training in Queensland, Australia: The Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcomes for Horses after Retirement from Racing

Animals, 2021
There is international public concern regarding retirement of racehorses, including the reason for retirement and the outcome for horses after racing. However, there are currently no prospective studies investigating these factors.
Kylie L. Crawford, Anna Finnane, Ristan M. Greer, Clive J. C. Phillips, Solomon M. Woldeyohannes, Nigel R. Perkins, Benjamin J. Ahern   +6 more
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Photothermal Effects of High-Intensity Laser Therapy on the Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Area in Clinically Healthy Racehorses

Animals, 2022
The aim of the present study was to assess the photothermal effects of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) on the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) of the hindlimb in racehorses.
Paulina Zielińska, Maria Soroko, Maria Godlewska, Karolina Śniegucka, Krzysztof Dudek, Kevin Howell   +5 more
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The Effect of Combined Training and Racing High-Speed Exercise History on Musculoskeletal Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Current Literature

Animals, 2020
Despite over three decades of active research, musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) remain a global problem for the Thoroughbred (TB) racing industry. High-speed exercise history (HSEH) has been identified as an important risk factor for MSI.
Kylie L. Crawford, Benjamin J. Ahern, Nigel R. Perkins, Clive J. C. Phillips, Anna Finnane   +4 more
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The energy requirements of racehorses in training [PDF]

Translational Animal Science, 2020
AbstractThe aim of this study was to estimate the energy requirements of Thoroughbred racehorses in active training for flat racing. Twenty-two Thoroughbred racehorses in England were measured over periods from 6 to 15 wk, which included periods of active race training and temporarily reduced training.
Ebert, Mark, Moore-Colyer, Meriel
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