Journal article
Sudden death in racing Thoroughbred horses: An international multicentre study of post mortem findings
CH Lyle, FA Uzal, BC Mcgorum, H Aida, KJ Blissitt, JT Case, JT Charles, I Gardner, N Horadagoda, K Kusano, K Lam, JD Pack, TD Parkin, RF Slocombe, BD Stewart, LA Boden
Equine Veterinary Journal | Published : 2011
Abstract
Reasons for performing study: To improve the understanding of exercise related sudden death in Thoroughbred racehorses. Objectives: To describe the post mortem findings in cases of sudden death associated with exercise in 268 Thoroughbred racehorses. Methods: Gross and histological post mortem findings of 268 cases of sudden death were collated and reviewed. Cases originated from 6 racing jurisdictions around the world. Sudden death was defined as acute collapse and death in a closely observed and previously apparently healthy Thoroughbred racehorse, during, or within one hour after, exercise. Cause of death as determined by the attending pathologist was categorised as definitive, presumptiv..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The Horserace Betting Levy Board who fund C.L.'s Senior Clinical Training Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh; the contributing centres (the California Horseracing Board, the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, University California Davis, Penn National Race Track, the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory Harrisburg, Racing Victoria Ltd, the University of Melbourne, Racing New South Wales, the University of Sydney, Department of Veterinary Clinical Services Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Japan Racing Association); the contributing pathologists (Adaska, J., Anderson, M., Barr, B., Blanchard, P., Corson, B., Daft, B., Diab, S., Farman, C., Ghoddus, M., Johnson, B., Kinde, H., La Roche, D., Loretti, A., Moore, J., Mysore, J., Odani, J., Pesaven, P., Read, D., Shahriar, M., Stleger, J., Woods, L.); the racecourse veterinarians and the Dorothy Havemeyer Foundation.