Tendonitis is a common disease of athlete horses that has high rates of treatment failure, leading to relapses and early interruptions of the animal's athletic activities. Thus, in search of the best options for the treatment of these lesions, platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been used. PRP is a...

The proportion of Thoroughbred (TB) horses that commence training and eventually race, is an important industry-level indicator of how successful it is at producing horses suitable for racing. It is also of interest to the wider community and is central to the issue of whether there is overbreeding ...

Mushing exists in several forms: short and long-distance races, adventure tourism, recreation, and sport. While some scholars assert that gender does not influence a musher's experience, this research, based on interviews with mushers, broadens understanding of how gender influences mushing and a...

The work is devoted to the study of the features of the exterior and agility of local breeds of horses. The objects of the study were Tuva and Transbaikal horses participating in traditional national races held in the Republic of Tuva and the Transbaikal kray. Comparative analysis of exterior and...

This study aimed to evaluate if exercise-induced acute phase response (APR) occurs in endurance horses in response to the race. The study included 23 horses competing in an endurance competition with a successfully passed clinical examination before the race. Blood samples were collected before the ...

This is a prospective study to investigate the impact of genotype profiles on race performance in racing pigeons. Genotypes studied included lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA), dopamine receptor (DRD), myostatin (MSTN), and feather keratin (F-KER), as well as demographic factors such as gender, color,...

Equine hoof conformation is integral to equine performance and soundness. Consequently, it is a major area of interest within the field of equine health. Researchers have measured several hoof shape parameters to study the hoof conformation. Proximal hoof circumference (PHC) is a primary hoof shape ...

Objectives: To compare 3 different methods for treatment of medial femoral condyle (MFC) subchondral cystic lesions in Thoroughbred horses < 24 months old based on the criterion of ability to race post-treatment. Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Animals: Thoroughbreds (n = 107, age < ...