Catastrophic Musculoskeletal Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses in Uruguay, 2011-2017

Bimson, Nicholas H; Morrice‐West, Ashleigh V.; Wong, Adelene S. M.; Hitchens, Peta L.; Rocca, Maria R; Whitton, R. Chris

doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2022.104074

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“…SD refers to the acute collapse or fatality of an apparently healthy horse possessing no clinical signs of injury or poor health, occurring during or soon after a race (Boden et al, 2005; Lucke, 1987; Physick‐Sheard & Slack, 2020). While musculoskeletal injuries reportedly account for 63%–74% of all SDs (Bimson et al, 2022; Boden et al, 2005, 2006; Clegg, 2011; Hitchens et al, 2019), cardiorespiratory disorders have also been reported to account for 56%–81% of SDs on race days (Boden et al, 2005; Lyle et al, 2011; Navas de Solis et al, 2018). Given the practical and social implications on racehorse and jockey safety, the racing industry continues to make efforts to minimise and prevent the occurrence of SDs.…”

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A synopsis of wearable commercially available biometric‐monitoring devices and their potential applications during gallop racing

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Anderson²,

Velie

2023

Equine Veterinary Education

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SummaryAmidst discourse surrounding the racing industry's social licence to operate, the welfare of racehorses and jockeys is often at the forefront of discussions. Specifically, catastrophic events and the sudden death of horses on race days tend to capture media attention and often place the racing industry under public scrutiny. While such occurrences are not frequent, they have negative ramifications on the welfare of both racehorses and jockeys. The development and application of advanced monitoring technology could provide greater insight into the physiological precursors that immediately precede sudden death on race days and enable retrospective analyses of catastrophic events that take place. Most importantly, the application of such technology could ultimately aid racetrack personnel in identifying and intervening with horses at increased risk of catastrophic events, right up until the start of a race. This would inevitably improve the safety and welfare of horses and jockeys. Thus, the current review details key cardiovascular, respiratory and thermometry biometrics for racehorses and examines the currently available commercial devices with potential applications during racing. This review also highlights the importance of gathering biometric data for retrospective analyses of catastrophic events and their implications on the welfare of racehorses and jockeys.

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