Differences in bone turnover markers and injury risks between local and international horses: A Victorian Spring Racing Carnival study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are common in racehorses and have been of increasing concern in horses travelling internationally to compete. Understanding the differences in bone turnover between local horses and international horses following long-distance air transportation may inform MSI prevention strategies.

Objectives

To understand the differences in bone turnover markers and risk of MSI between local horses and international horses following long-distance air transportation.

Study design

Prospective cohort.

Methods

The concentrations of bone turnover markers (OCN and CTXI), markers of stress (cortisol), inflammation (serum amyloid A) and circadian rhythm (melatonin), and bisphosphonates were determined in blood samples collected twice (14-17 d

SUBMITTER: Ayodele BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11807940 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature