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A quick research capsule report: What do we know about insulin fluctuations before and after road transport? When should horses have their insulin levels tested--and when should they not? Whether they are transporting horses previously diagnosed with #equinemetabolicsyndrome or not, horse owners should be aware of new research from the University of Kentucky, Waltham Petcare Science Institute Equine Studies Group and SPILLERS® horse feed (UK). Direct link to the full article in the Equine Veterinary Journal: https://lnkd.in/e5bcsn5Y Click the image to read, share, or download the full news capsule. Thanks for sharing this important research. #laminitis #equine #equineresearch #laminitisresearch #equinetransport

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📖 A 2023 study published in the Equine Veterinary Journal provides valuable insights into how high-level competition affects stride and jumping characteristics in eventing horses. Key results show that blood lactate levels, a marker of fatigue, were positively correlated with the mean maximal strike power (the acceleration in the vertical axis) at jumps during the last minute of the course. This indicates that as horses become more fatigued, their strike power increases. 📈 However, this increased power was negatively correlated with the mean stride height over jumps, suggesting that fatigue reduces the height of the horse's jump. 📉 👉 These findings highlight the impact of fatigue on performance and emphasise the need for targeted training programmes to improve stamina and efficiency in eventing horses! #eventing #equestriansport #hosehealth

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Have we been doing saddle fitting all wrong all this time? New research summary from HoofSearch describes differences between how a saddle fits the standing horse vs the moving horse, and why saddle fit matters, above all. The study was done at the Royal Veterinary College and University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, and funded by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers. Click to read, enlarge, or download the full capsule report if it does not display. Direct link to full Open Access research article: https://lnkd.in/eviqzV8g. #saddlefitmatters #saddlefit #equineresearch #equinebiomechanics

Our paper, "Head and tail rope-assisted recovery improves quality of recovery from general anaesthesia in horses undergoing emergency exploratory laparotomy," has been recognized as a Top Cited Article in the Equine Veterinary Journal for 2022-2023! Thank you to everyone who supported and cited our work. Check the paper available on EVJ: https://lnkd.in/epDeYcqK #VeterinaryMedicine #EquineVeterinaryJournal #TopCitedArticle

Did you know the quality of your arena can have a direct influence on the strain of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT)? The SDFT is one of the most commonly reported causes of lameness, making arena maintenance an essential part of any rider's routine. It is recommended to leave a minimum of 72 hours between high-intensity training sessions (such as jumping or galloping) to allow the slow-healing SDFT sufficient time to repair. Source: O’Brien, C., Marr, N. & Thorpe, C. (2021). Microdamage in the equine superficial digital flexor tendon. Equine Veterinary Journal, 53(3), 417-430.