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Different training schedules influence platelet aggregation in show jumping horses.
C Giannetto1, F Arfuso1, F Fazio1
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Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences
|May 20, 2017
Summary
Different training schedules significantly impact equine platelet aggregation. High-intensity exercise alters platelet activity, potentially indicating a protective endothelial mechanism in horses.
Area of Science:
- Equine physiology
- Exercise physiology
- Hemostasis
Background:
- Equine metabolism adapts to physical exercise demands.
- Exercise and training influence the hemostatic system, particularly platelet activity in horses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of different training schedules on platelet aggregation in Italian Saddle jumping horses.
- To assess maximum platelet aggregation and initial aggregation velocity under varying training regimens.
Main Methods:
- 15 Italian Saddle jumping horses were divided into high-intensity training, light training, and sedentary groups.
- Blood samples were collected over 5 weeks to measure platelet aggregation parameters.
- Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- Significant effects of training schedules on platelet aggregation and velocity were observed.
- Different training regimens resulted in varying degrees of platelet aggregation.
- Changes in platelet aggregation velocity were noted during different training schedules.
Conclusions:
- Training intensity influences platelet aggregation in horses.
- Variations in platelet aggregation may represent a protective endothelial mechanism.
- Findings contribute to understanding physiological reference values for equine platelet aggregation during training.
