Comparative analysis of racing performance following surgical correction of epiglottic entrapment in standardbreds and thoroughbreds.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Epiglottic entrapment (EE) is a common cause of poor performance in racing standardbreds (STBs) and thoroughbreds (TBs). There is limited information published on the condition in STB racehorses and limited information on factors associated with return to racing available for either breed.

Methods

This study investigated and compared the pre surgical findings, post-surgical complications and racing performance in STBs and TBs undergoing surgery for correction of EE. Associations between signalment and pre-surgical findings, and the presence of complications and racing post-surgery were compared using logistic regression analyses. Racing performance following surgery was compared to maternal siblings using conditional logistic regression.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Norton AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11611841 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature