RELATIVE INCIDENCE OF DORSAL METACARPAL DISEASE IN YOUNG THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSES TRAINING ON 2 DIFFERENT SURFACES

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作者
MOYER, W
SPENCER, PA
KALLISH, M
机构
[1] University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, 19348
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10.1111/j.2042-3306.1991.tb02748.x
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S85 [动物医学(兽医学)];
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0906 ;
摘要
The relative incidence of dorsal metacarpal disease was examined in two groups of Thoroughbred racehorses training on dissimilar surfaces (dirt and wood fibre). The horses and training methods appeared to be similar. The incidence of disease was significantly greater in the group training on dirt. There was no significant difference in the age distribution of incidence between the two groups and there was no association of incidence with sex or age within the training group. The number of fast miles worked by the two groups prior to the onset of dorsal metacarpal disease was lower in the group training on dirt.
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