A/Prof Peta Hitchens
Prin Res Fellow (Equine Veterinary Epidemiology)
Melbourne Veterinary School
91 Scholarly works
32 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2025
Journal article
The impact of cumulative bone fatigue on musculoskeletal injury risk in racing Thoroughbreds
DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2025.1065022025
Research grants (international)
Use of mRNA Expression and Serum Biomarkers as Tools to Monitor Musculoskeletal Adaptation in Thoroughbred Horses Returning to Race Training
2024
Research grants (other domestic)
Mathematical Modelling of Metacarpal Subchondral Bone Adaptation, Microdamage, and Repair in Racehorses
2020
Research Contracts
Equine Limb Injury Prevention Research Program (2020-2023)
2020
Journal article
Effects of in vivo fatigue-induced subchondral bone microdamage on the mechanical response of cartilage-bone under a single impact compression.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.1095942019
Journal article
Meta-analysis of risk factors for racehorse catastrophic musculoskeletal injury in flat racing
DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.11.0142018
Journal article
Mathematical modelling of bone adaptation of the metacarpal subchondral bone in racehorses
DOI: 10.1007/s10237-017-0998-z
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Journal article
Use of Artificial Intelligence to Detect Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances in Athletes: A Scoping Review
DOI: 10.1111/jvim.702572025
Journal article
Post-mortem computed tomography features associated with fracture of the fetlock joint in racing Thoroughbreds
DOI: 10.1111/evj.144652025
Journal article
A mathematical model of metacarpal subchondral bone adaptation, microdamage and repair in racehorses
DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2025.02972025
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Quantification of the difference in hounsfield units of an electron density phantom between a conventional and standing computed tomography machine
DOI: 10.1007/s11259-025-10789-72025
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IFHA Global Summit of Equine Safety and Technology: Fracture prediction and prevention
DOI: 10.1111/evj.144582025
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Differences in bone turnover markers and injury risks between local and international horses: A Victorian Spring Racing Carnival study
DOI: 10.1111/evj.140982025
Journal article
Linkage of jockey falls and injuries with racehorse injuries and fatalities in Thoroughbred flat racing in Victoria, Australia
DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.14810162025
Journal article
Computed tomography features of the fetlock joint in elite racing Thoroughbred horses
DOI: 10.1111/evj.70106