The use of infrared thermography to compare different surface temperatures is increasing. Therefore, our study aimed to compare the surface temperatures of distal extremities in healthy horses. In 6 healthy thoroughbred horses, temperature measurements were made by thermography on four surfaces (cranial, medial, lateral and caudal) of the metacarpo/metatarsophalangeal joint and hooves. When the findings obtained were analyzed statistically (ANOWA), no difference was found in joint and hoof surfaces. However, when the extremities were analyzed individually, the medial surface of the right hindlimbs was significantly higher than the caudal surface for articular surfaces. Although the cranial and lateral surfaces of the joint were not different from each other in the left hindlimbs, these two surfaces were significantly higher than the caudal surface. As a result, since the study was performed in healthy horses, it was thought that the significant increases between the surfaces were due to the inability to distribute the load evenly in the resting state. Since lesions may develop at these points over time, we suggest that thermographic scanning will contribute to the organization of horses' training programs.
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The use of infrared thermography to compare different surface temperatures is increasing. Therefore, our study aimed to compare the surface temperatures of distal extremities in healthy horses. In 6 healthy thoroughbred horses, temperature measurements were made by thermography on four surfaces (cranial, medial, lateral and caudal) of the metacarpo/metatarsophalangeal joint and hooves. When the findings obtained were analyzed statistically (ANOWA), no difference was found in joint and hoof surfaces. However, when the extremities were analyzed individually, the medial surface of the right hindlimbs was significantly higher than the caudal surface for articular surfaces. Although the cranial and lateral surfaces of the joint were not different from each other in the left hindlimbs, these two surfaces were significantly higher than the caudal surface. As a result, since the study was performed in healthy horses, it was thought that the significant increases between the surfaces were due to the inability to distribute the load evenly in the resting state. Since lesions may develop at these points over time, we suggest that thermographic scanning will contribute to the organization of horses' training programs.
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Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Veterinary Surgery |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Project Number | - |
Publication Date | December 30, 2023 |
Submission Date | October 26, 2023 |
Acceptance Date | December 5, 2023 |
Published in Issue | Year 2023 Volume: 2 Issue: 2 |