Influence of age and sex on bone development and athletic career longevity of Thoroughbred racehorses in Brazil – preliminary study

The impact of high-speed exercise on the musculoskeletal system of young racehorses has been extensively discussed because of concerns regarding animal health and welfare. This study investigated the correlation between age, degree of ossification of the distal radial epiphysis, sex, and career lon...

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Main Authors: Marcia Ramos, Cleyanne França de Oliveira Silva, Ana Carolina Ferreira da Rocha, Chiara Albano de Araújo Oliveira, Cláudio Vaz Di Mambro Ribeiro, Maria Fernanda De Mello Costa, Marcelo Abidu-Figueiredo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Goiás 2023-01-01
Series:Ciência Animal Brasileira
Online Access:https://revistas.ufg.br/vet/article/view/74190