Oct 31, 2022 | Health & Science, Racehorse training
Home 9 Category: Health & Science What are kissing spines? Kissing spines are a common source of back pain in horses. In a healthy horse, the spinous processes are uniformly aligned along the spine, allowing the horse to extend and flex his back normally....
Sep 7, 2022 | Health & Science, Physiology
Home 9 Category: Physiology Exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses, also known as tying-up, Monday disease or myositis, is defined as a painful muscle disease induced by exercise. It is a muscular inflammation that happens after physical exertion. Unlike muscle...
Jun 8, 2022 | Health & Science
Home 9 Category: Health & Science The athletic horse’s medical follow-up is an especially intriguing tool to implement within a high-level stable. The athletic horse’s preparation is complex and includes a set of parameters: physical,...
Mar 28, 2022 | Health & Science
Home 9 Category: Health & Science The manuscript is under review for publication in Scientific Reports. Due to a lack of data regarding female jockeys, no scientific study has assessed the effect of rider gender on the performance and physiology of...
Nov 25, 2021 | Health & Science
Air quality influences the development of respiratory disorders. The respiratory system can be irritated, infected, and affected by dust, mold, germs, and ammonia. This can weaken the natural defenses of the respiratory system. These problems, which can be deadly,...
Oct 25, 2021 | Health & Science
Home 9 Category: Health & Science ( Page 2 ) Our team had the chance to interview Dr. Emmanuelle van Erck, veterinarian specialized in equine sport medicine, about the consequences of pulmonary haemorrhage in the racehorse. This pathology affects many...