A/Prof Peta Hitchens
Prin Res Fellow (Equine Veterinary Epidemiology)
Melbourne Veterinary School
92 Scholarly works
31 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Validation of a smart textile electrocardiographic monitoring device in racehorses during high-speed exercise.
DOI: 10.1002/evj.702052024
Research grants (other domestic)
Mathematical Modelling of Metacarpal Subchondral Bone Adaptation, Microdamage, and Repair in Racehorses
2023
Research contracts (non-grants)
Victorian Racehorse Training Tracks Project
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
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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