Muscle Stress and Thermal Discomfort of Equines in a Brazilian Rodeo-Style Sport (Vaquejada)
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the exercise performed under the semi-arid weather on horses submitted to a Rodeo-style Sport (Vaquejada) through hemogasometric, clinical, and thermographic variables. To conduct this study, a Vaquejada simulation test (VST) was conducted in agreement with...
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| author | Thiago A. Gurjão Gabriella S.B. Souto Clédson C. de Oliveira Maycon R. da Silva Bonifácio B. de Sousa Antônio F.M. Vaz |
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| description | This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the exercise performed under the semi-arid weather on horses submitted to a Rodeo-style Sport (Vaquejada) through hemogasometric, clinical, and thermographic variables. To conduct this study, a Vaquejada simulation test (VST) was conducted in agreement with the rules of the Brazilian Association of Vaquejada. Physiological, thermographic, hemogasometry, and biochemistry data were collected before and after a single race. After it, significant changes were observed for thermographic, physiological, hemogasometric, and biochemical variables. The general surface temperature (ST) and those by body region differed (P < 0.01) between pre- and post-exercise conditions. The RR, HR, CK, Lactate, K+, and AG increased (P < 0.01) after the exercise. A negative correlation between the maximum lactate concentration and the reduction (P < 0.01) of pH, HCO3-, TCO2, and EB was also observed after the exercise. No significant changes were observed in PO2, PCO2, SO2, and other serum electrolytes after the exercise. The thermographic profile evidences the environment of thermal, critical, and dangerous discomfort to which the animals are exposed. Thus, we believe horses used in this activity should not be submitted to consecutive and immediate exercises so that pathological complications from repetitive exertion are avoided. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dcee759fe76c407fa7ffd370a6857a6e2023-08-30T17:42:06ZengRasayelyInternational Journal of Equine Science2805-31092805-31172023-03-012117–2317–2339Muscle Stress and Thermal Discomfort of Equines in a Brazilian Rodeo-Style Sport (Vaquejada)Thiago A. Gurjão0Gabriella S.B. Souto1Clédson C. de Oliveira2Maycon R. da Silva3Bonifácio B. de Sousa4Antônio F.M. Vaz5Post-Graduate Program in Animal Science and Health, Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), 58.708-110, Patos, BrazilVeterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Veterinary University Hospital, Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), 58.708-110, Patos, BrazilLarge Animal Clinic and Surgery, Veterinary University Hospital, Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), 58.708-110, Patos, BrazilBioclimatology Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), 58.708-110, Patos, BrazilBioclimatology Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), 58.708-110, Patos, BrazilVeterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Veterinary University Hospital, Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), 58.708-110, Patos, BrazilThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of the exercise performed under the semi-arid weather on horses submitted to a Rodeo-style Sport (Vaquejada) through hemogasometric, clinical, and thermographic variables. To conduct this study, a Vaquejada simulation test (VST) was conducted in agreement with the rules of the Brazilian Association of Vaquejada. Physiological, thermographic, hemogasometry, and biochemistry data were collected before and after a single race. After it, significant changes were observed for thermographic, physiological, hemogasometric, and biochemical variables. The general surface temperature (ST) and those by body region differed (P < 0.01) between pre- and post-exercise conditions. The RR, HR, CK, Lactate, K+, and AG increased (P < 0.01) after the exercise. A negative correlation between the maximum lactate concentration and the reduction (P < 0.01) of pH, HCO3-, TCO2, and EB was also observed after the exercise. No significant changes were observed in PO2, PCO2, SO2, and other serum electrolytes after the exercise. The thermographic profile evidences the environment of thermal, critical, and dangerous discomfort to which the animals are exposed. Thus, we believe horses used in this activity should not be submitted to consecutive and immediate exercises so that pathological complications from repetitive exertion are avoided.https://rasayely-journals.com/index.php/ijes/article/view/39blood gas analysisthermal comfortphysical performance |
| spellingShingle | Thiago A. Gurjão Gabriella S.B. Souto Clédson C. de Oliveira Maycon R. da Silva Bonifácio B. de Sousa Antônio F.M. Vaz Muscle Stress and Thermal Discomfort of Equines in a Brazilian Rodeo-Style Sport (Vaquejada) International Journal of Equine Science blood gas analysis thermal comfort physical performance |
| title | Muscle Stress and Thermal Discomfort of Equines in a Brazilian Rodeo-Style Sport (Vaquejada) |
| title_full | Muscle Stress and Thermal Discomfort of Equines in a Brazilian Rodeo-Style Sport (Vaquejada) |
| title_fullStr | Muscle Stress and Thermal Discomfort of Equines in a Brazilian Rodeo-Style Sport (Vaquejada) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Muscle Stress and Thermal Discomfort of Equines in a Brazilian Rodeo-Style Sport (Vaquejada) |
| title_short | Muscle Stress and Thermal Discomfort of Equines in a Brazilian Rodeo-Style Sport (Vaquejada) |
| title_sort | muscle stress and thermal discomfort of equines in a brazilian rodeo style sport vaquejada |
| topic | blood gas analysis thermal comfort physical performance |
| url | https://rasayely-journals.com/index.php/ijes/article/view/39 |
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