Variation in salivary cortisol responses in yearling Thoroughbred racehorses during their first year of training

Thoroughbred horses are bred for competitive racing and undergo intense training regimes. The maintenance of physical soundness and desirable behavioural characteristics are critical to the longevity of a racing career. Horses intended for Flat racing generally enter training as yearlings and underg...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Amy R. Holtby, Beatrice A. McGivney, John A. Browne, Lisa M. Katz, Keith J. Murphy, Emmeline W. Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10079128/?tool=EBI