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Review
. 2024 May;56(3):424-436.
doi: 10.1111/evj.14046. Epub 2024 Jan 10.

Fractures in Thoroughbred racing and the potential for pre-race identification of horses at risk

Ian Wright  1 , Gaynor Minshall  2 , Natalie Young  1 , Christopher Riggs  3
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Review

Fractures in Thoroughbred racing and the potential for pre-race identification of horses at risk

Ian Wright et al. Equine Vet J. 2024 May.

Abstract

Risk rates for and predisposing factors to fractures occurring in Thoroughbred racing that have been published in peer reviewed journals are documented. The potential for currently available techniques to identify horses at increased risk for fracture is discussed on the bases of principles, practicalities, advantages, disadvantages and current data. All are reviewed in light of justifiable decision making and importance of fractures to horseracing's social license.

Keywords: Thoroughbreds; fracture; horse; horseracing; predictability; social license.

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