Impact of periarticular osteophytes of the distal tarsus diagnosed in nonlame yearling Standardbred horses on racing performance.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to identify the radiographic prevalence of periarticular osteophytes of the distal tarsus in nonlame yearling Standardbred horses, and to evaluate its potential impact on race performance.

Study design

Cross-sectional cohort study.

Animals

Client-owned yearling Standardbred horses (n = 416).

Methods

Bilateral tarsal radiographs were available from all horses for review. Osteophytes were measured on radiographs using clinical visualization software and categorized by size. Racing records were obtained from the United States Trotting Association. Regression analysis was used to determine associations between presence or size of periarticular osteophytes and performance parameters with sex and gait covariates.

Results

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SUBMITTER: McCoy AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10848655 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature