Risk factors for, and prediction of, exertional heat illness in Thoroughbred racehorses at British racecourses

Abstract The development of exertional heat illness (EHI) is a health, welfare and performance concern for racehorses. However, there has been limited multivariable assessment of the possible risk factors for EHI in racehorses, despite such information being vital for regulators to effectively manag...

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Main Authors: Leah E Trigg, Sally Lyons, Siobhan Mullan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-27892-x