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Limb skin thermometry in racehorses.

P M Webbon

    Equine Veterinary Journal
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Skin temperature variations in racehorses were studied. While most horses showed minimal leg temperature differences, some had significant cooling or warming without apparent injury, limiting conclusions on thermometric screening for tendon issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Equine Sports Medicine
    • Veterinary Thermography

    Background:

    • Skin temperature monitoring is used in equine athletes.
    • Understanding normal temperature patterns is crucial for detecting abnormalities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe normal skin temperature patterns in the legs of young racehorses.
    • To assess the variability in temperature differences between contralateral limbs.

    Main Methods:

    • Recorded skin temperature of the legs of 13 racehorses (2-5 years old).
    • Described normal limb temperature patterns and analyzed inter-limb differences.

    Main Results:

    • Over 90% of horses had <1°C difference between contralateral limbs.
    • A minority showed differences up to 8°C due to excessive cooling.
    • One horse had a persistent elevated foreleg temperature without ill effects.

    Conclusions:

    • The study described normal racehorse leg temperatures.
    • Significant temperature variations can occur without apparent injury.
    • Small sample size and lack of tendon injuries prevented conclusions on thermometric screening efficacy for early tendon injury diagnosis.

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