Journal article
Circulating angiotensin converting enzyme in endurance horses: Effect of exercise on blood levels and its value in predicting performance
MF De Mello Costa, GA Anderson, HM Davies, CM El-Hage, RF Slocombe
Equine Veterinary Journal | WILEY-BLACKWELL | Published : 2010
Abstract
Reasons for performing study: Investigate angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activity in equine plasma as a predictor of performance in endurance competitions and the effect of endurance exercise on ACE activity.Hypothesis: Precompetition values of ACE activity in equine blood are correlated with performance results and with heart rates pre- and post competition used as indicators of fitness. Endurance exercise increases ACE activity. Methods: Nineteen horses participating in an 80 km endurance competition had venous blood samples collected before and after the ride. ACE activity and total protein were measured in the blood samples and heart rates and finishing positions were recorded. Stat..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors wish to acknowledge the funding from the Pathology section of the Faculty of Veterinary Science (The University of Melbourne) and the contributions of Gribbles Veterinary Pathology, VERA (Victorian Endurance Riding Association) and the owners and riders of the animals engaged in the study.