Risk factors for and outcomes of noncatastrophic suspensory apparatus injury in Thoroughbred racehorses

2001 ◽  
Vol 218 (7) ◽  
pp. 1136-1144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley E. Hill ◽  
Susan M. Stover ◽  
Ian A. Gardner ◽  
Albert J. Kane ◽  
Mary Beth Whitcomb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Thoroughbred Racehorses

Evaluation of detailed training data to identify risk factors for retirement from tendon injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses

2007 ◽  
Vol 231 (9) ◽  
pp. 1385-1385
Author(s):  
Kenneth K. H. Lam ◽  
Tim D. H. Parkin ◽  
Christopher M. Riggs ◽  
Kenton L. Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Tendon Injuries ◽  
Training Data ◽  
Thoroughbred Racehorses

Risk factors associated with musculoskeletal injuries in Australian Thoroughbred racehorses

1997 ◽  
Vol 32 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 47-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.J. Bailey ◽  
S.W.J. Reid ◽  
D.R. Hodgson ◽  
C.J. Suann ◽  
R.J. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Thoroughbred Racehorses

scholarly journals Appraising the Welfare of Thoroughbred Racehorses in Training in Queensland, Australia: The Incidence and Type of Musculoskeletal Injuries Vary between Two-Year-Old and Older Thoroughbred Racehorses

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kylie L. Crawford ◽  
Anna Finnane ◽  
Ristan M. Greer ◽  
Clive J. C. Phillips ◽  
Solomon M. Woldeyohannes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Sesamoid Bone ◽  
Prospective Survey ◽  
Suspensory Ligament ◽  
Joint Injuries ◽  
Thoroughbred Racehorses ◽  
Period Data

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) remain a concerning cause of racehorse morbidity and mortality with important ethical and welfare consequences. Previous research examining risk factors for MSI report inconsistent findings. Age is thought to affect MSI risk, but, to date, there have been no prospective studies comparing MSI in two-year-old versus older horses. This study aimed to: (1) determine the incidence of MSI for two-year-old and older horses, and whether this was affected by training track, season, or rainfall, and (2) determine the types of MSI affecting two-year-old and older horses, and whether horses trialled or raced after injury. A prospective survey was conducted with data collected through personal structured weekly interviews with participating trainers over a 13-month period. Data were analysed using Poisson regression. The incidence of MSI in the current study was low (0.6%). The incidence of MSI in two-year-old horses was higher than older horses (p < 0.001). Types of MSI varied between two-year-old and older horses (p < 0.001) and affected whether horses subsequently trailed or raced from 11 to 23 months after injury (p < 0.001). A larger proportion of two-year-old horses had dorsal metacarpal disease and traumatic lacerations. A smaller proportion of two-year-old horses had suspensory ligament desmitis, superficial digital flexor tendonitis, proximal sesamoid bone fractures, and fetlock joint injuries than older horses. Training track and rainfall did not affect MSI. The season affected MSI in two-year-old horses (p < 0.001) but not older horses. The major limitation was that trainers in this study were metropolitan (city) and our findings may not be generalisable to racehorses in regional (country) areas. Another significant limitation was the assumption that MSI was the reason for failure to trial or race after injury. In conclusion, the incidence of MSI was low in the current study and the types and the risk factors for MSI are different for two-year-old and older horses.

Evaluation of detailed training data to identify risk factors for retirement because of tendon injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses

2007 ◽  
Vol 68 (11) ◽  
pp. 1188-1197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth K. H. Lam ◽  
Tim D. H. Parkin ◽  
Christopher M. Riggs ◽  
Kenton L. Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Tendon Injuries ◽  
Training Data ◽  
Thoroughbred Racehorses

scholarly journals Bar shoes and ambient temperature are risk factors for exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage in Thoroughbred racehorses

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. J. Crispe ◽  
G. D. Lester ◽  
I. D. Robertson ◽  
C. J. Secombe
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Pulmonary Haemorrhage ◽  
Thoroughbred Racehorses ◽  
Exercise Induced

Risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in 2-year-old Thoroughbred racehorses

2006 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Cogger ◽  
N. Perkins ◽  
D.R. Hodgson ◽  
S.W.J. Reid ◽  
D.L. Evans
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Thoroughbred Racehorses
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