The aim of the study was to assess effects training on haematological and biochemical blood parameters as well changes in body surface temperature horses. In order identify predictive value measurements a marker animal's performance, their correlations with were investigated. carried out nine horses divided into two groups: routinely ridden never ridden. Infrared thermography used before (BT) just after (JAT) treadmill. Seven regions interest (ROIs) located neck, shoulder, elbow, back,...

Abstract A previous thermographic study of racehorses identified 13 regions interest (ROIs) for monitoring the impact training. However, that investigation did not consider influence breed, age, gender or training intensity level on temperature ROIs. The present adopted a multivariate analysis approach to determine whether aforementioned factors, along with ambient temperature, significantly influenced ROI in key body regions. Thermography measurements were obtained from 53 three breeds....

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects high intensity laser therapy (HILT) on tendon and ligament injury treatment in horses. Twenty six horses with tendinopathies were randomly assigned a HILT treated or non-treated group. Each horse subjected same rehabilitation programme. Horses from group underwent series fifteen treatments parameters. Clinical ultrasound assessments performed by veterinarian carried out before (day 0), during 13–15) after 38–40). evaluation included: pain,...

The impact of a rider's and saddle's mass on saddle thermal pattern distribution was evaluated using infrared thermography (IRT). Eighteen racehorses were ridden by four riders with their own saddle. Images the panels captured at each six thermographic examinations. On image, regions interest (ROIs) marked panels. mean temperature for ROI extracted. To evaluate influence load fit, 4 indicators used: ΔTmax (difference between warmest coolest ROI); standard deviation ROIs; right/left;...

The reason for undertaking this study was to investigate soft tissue response high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) by measuring changes in skin surface temperature and longissimus dorsi muscle tone the thoracolumbar back area Thoroughbreds with pain diagnosed without Kissing Spines Syndrome (KSS). aged 3-4 years clinically presented underwent a radiological examination (to assess lack or presence of KSS) palpation degree). subjects were divided into two groups, those KSS (n = 10) 10). A...

Methods of estimating horse body weight using mathematical formulae have better accuracy than methods reading from measuring tape. The aim the study was to evaluate established for data gathered measurement research conducted in a group 299 adult horses and ponies selected breeds: (n = 58), Polish Noble Half Breed 150), Silesian 23), Wielkopolski 52), Thoroughbred 16). Body measurements were performed on each stick actual measured with electronic scale. Statistical analysis carried out...

The aim of the study was to assess differences in influence high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) on skin surface temperature and vein diameter lateral fetlock joint region a group racehorses with pigmented non-pigmented treatment area. Twenty Thoroughbreds were divided into two equal groups: groups. Each horse received same HILT treatment. Just before immediately after HILT, thermographic examination performed measure ultrasonographic assessed digital palmar diameter. After increased, while...

The study aimed to evaluate the impact of BEMER (Physical Vascular Therapy) on body surface temperature using infrared thermography (IRT) in distal parts forelimbs Thoroughbreds. tested hypothesis that therapy leads an increase and blood vessel diameter forelimbs. involved 16 horses, split into 2 groups: active (n = 8) sham 8). group had boots applied forelimbs, whereas without activation device. Both groups underwent IRT examination detect changes temperature, followed by ultrasonographic...

Exercise significantly affects the body of both animals and humans, including composition digestive microbiome. This study aimed to determine changes in most numerous bacterial phyla (Firmicutes Bacteroidetes, as well level Lactobacillaceae family) system horses under influence physical effort. The included a group 17 Thoroughbred racehorses at age 3 years, fed same forage, from whom feces samples were collected individually before 48 h after obtained subjected DNA isolation RT-PCR analysis....

The aim of the present study was to assess photothermal effects high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) on superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) hindlimb in racehorses. It conducted 18 clinically healthy thoroughbreds that were subjected thermographic examination measure surface temperature changes SDFT. This performed before and immediately after HILT. revealed statistically significant differences skin overlying tendons (p < 0.001). area examined higher by an average 3.5 °C HILT, compared...

The aim of the study was to determine utility maximum eye temperature measured by infrared thermography (IRT) as a stress indicator compared with plasma cortisol concentration in Thoroughbred and Arabian racehorses. included thirty racehorses undergoing standard training for racing. Measurements blood collection were carried out before (BT), within 5 (5AT) 120 minutes (120AT) after end each session three repetitions, monthly interval. Both parameters elevated at 5AT BT (p⟨0.001). Compared...

The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in effects high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) on skin surface temperature and vein diameter carpal joint region racehorses with clipped non-clipped treatment areas. included 20 Thoroughbreds split into two equal groups: coat coat. Horses underwent thermographic examination detect changes at medial joint, followed by ultrasonographic assess palmar before after HILT. increase HILT significantly lower group than group. showed a greater...

Evaluation of body surface temperature change in response to exercise is important for monitoring physiological status. The aim the study was assess influence high-speed treadmill on using infrared thermography (IRT) selected regions healthy Beagle dogs, taking into account gait and recovery time. Thermographic images dogs were taken before (BE), after walk (AW), trot (AT), canter (AC), just second (JAE), 5 min (5 AE), 15 (15 30 (30 45 (45 120 (120 AE). Body measured at neck, shoulder, upper...

Shiitake mushrooms have been highly regarded as possessing enormous nutritive and medicinal values. No clinical studies yet investigated the effect of shitake supplementation on health horses. The aim this study was to evaluate shiitake mushroom morphological biochemical blood properties in A total 17 adult horses were divided into two groups: supplemented control. group fed 60 g per day for 5 months. Blood samples collected five sessions. analysis showed higher levels lymphocytes session 3...