Ocular and Superficial Body Thermographic Findings in Sled Dogs before and after Competition
Competitions involving sled dogs are rapidly growing and body temperature assessment could represent a prompt and non-invasive method of screening for potential pathological conditions during or after activity. The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate if thermography is able to monitor the pre...
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| author | Giuseppe Spinella Andrea Galimberti Giorgia Casagrande Sergio Maffi Vincenzo Musella Simona Valentini |
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| description | Competitions involving sled dogs are rapidly growing and body temperature assessment could represent a prompt and non-invasive method of screening for potential pathological conditions during or after activity. The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate if thermography is able to monitor the pre- and post-competition ocular and superficial body temperature variations during a sled dog competition. It subsequently compared the data relating to the ocular temperatures in different race types: mid-distance (30 km) and sprint (≤16 km). Results showed a statistically significant increase in post-competition ocular temperature of both eyes, regardless of the length of the race. The relative increase in the temperatures of the other body surfaces was lower than the expected values, probably due to the influence of environmental and subjective factors such as the type of coat of the Siberian Husky or subcutaneous fat. Infrared thermography has therefore proved to be useful method in sled dog competition conditions for screening superficial temperature variations, as the investigation is normally conducted in an external environment and often in demanding work conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ce59aa3202304475b0a15d73e1d2d4442023-11-17T07:13:17ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152023-02-0113585410.3390/ani13050854Ocular and Superficial Body Thermographic Findings in Sled Dogs before and after CompetitionGiuseppe Spinella0Andrea Galimberti1Giorgia Casagrande2Sergio Maffi3Vincenzo Musella4Simona Valentini5Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, ItalySVA Taddeo & Galimberti, U/O Clinica Veterinaria Caravaggio—Circ. Specchio 20/22, 24043 Caravaggio, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, ItalyClinica Veterinaria Maffi, Piazza Vincenzo Rosa, 10, 25036 Palazzolo sull’Oglio, ItalyDepartment of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia, 88100 Catanzaro, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, ItalyCompetitions involving sled dogs are rapidly growing and body temperature assessment could represent a prompt and non-invasive method of screening for potential pathological conditions during or after activity. The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate if thermography is able to monitor the pre- and post-competition ocular and superficial body temperature variations during a sled dog competition. It subsequently compared the data relating to the ocular temperatures in different race types: mid-distance (30 km) and sprint (≤16 km). Results showed a statistically significant increase in post-competition ocular temperature of both eyes, regardless of the length of the race. The relative increase in the temperatures of the other body surfaces was lower than the expected values, probably due to the influence of environmental and subjective factors such as the type of coat of the Siberian Husky or subcutaneous fat. Infrared thermography has therefore proved to be useful method in sled dog competition conditions for screening superficial temperature variations, as the investigation is normally conducted in an external environment and often in demanding work conditions.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/5/854sled-dogthermographySiberian Huskysleddog |
| spellingShingle | Giuseppe Spinella Andrea Galimberti Giorgia Casagrande Sergio Maffi Vincenzo Musella Simona Valentini Ocular and Superficial Body Thermographic Findings in Sled Dogs before and after Competition Animals sled-dog thermography Siberian Husky sled dog |
| title | Ocular and Superficial Body Thermographic Findings in Sled Dogs before and after Competition |
| title_full | Ocular and Superficial Body Thermographic Findings in Sled Dogs before and after Competition |
| title_fullStr | Ocular and Superficial Body Thermographic Findings in Sled Dogs before and after Competition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ocular and Superficial Body Thermographic Findings in Sled Dogs before and after Competition |
| title_short | Ocular and Superficial Body Thermographic Findings in Sled Dogs before and after Competition |
| title_sort | ocular and superficial body thermographic findings in sled dogs before and after competition |
| topic | sled-dog thermography Siberian Husky sled dog |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/5/854 |
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