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Motion Sensor Technology: Advancing Racehorse Safety One Step at a Time
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Sarah E. Coleman, The Kentucky Horse Council Executive Director |
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Horse Racing,
Racehorse,
Racetrack,
Racing,
S Coleman,
Thoroughbred Racing
LEXINGTON, KY - The Sixth Annual Tex Cauthen Farrier, Veterinarian and Researcher Seminar was held on January 23, 2022 at the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center on the University of Kentucky campus. Focused on “Protecting the horse, the hoof and the biomechanics of the hind limb,” the day-long seminar was open to both in-person and online attendees. Equinosis Q inventor Dr. Kevin Keegan, in his third year speaking at the seminar, provided an update on the development of the tool and studies, reiterating why the technology has become increasingly important as pressure mounts on the racing industry to provide...
Have Attitudes Toward Using the Equinosis Q in Pre-Purchase Exams Changed?
By
Sarah E. Coleman, The Kentucky Horse Council Executive Director |
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Horse Racing,
PPE,
Pre-Purchase,
Pre-Purchase Exams,
Prepurchase,
Racehorse,
Racetrack,
Racing,
S Coleman
The Equinosis Q with Lameness Locator has become a more readily accepted diagnostic tool for detecting lameness, both subtle and overt, in the 11 years since its commercial launch. Though respected as a modality to ensure the health and wellness of competition and racehorses, some veterinarians are hesitant to use the tool during pre-purchase exams (PPE). This trend was apparent during a survey conducted by Equinosis in 2019, but what, if anything, has changed? No. of PPEs Performed Per Month (64 respondents) In a recent poll of Equinosis Q users, 64 practicing veterinarians responded. 22 vets (34%) performed...
Sensing Serious Injury: What Can Motion Detection Devices Tell Us About Horse Health?
By
Sarah E. Coleman, The Kentucky Horse Council Executive Director |
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Horse Racing,
Racehorse,
Racetrack,
Racing,
S Coleman
Researchers update progress and new findings at the 5th Annual Tex Cauthen Memorial Seminar. By Sara E. Coleman Increased attention has been given to racehorse welfare in recent years, with key players working diligently to determine the best ways to keep these athletes safe and sound. Held virtually, the fifth annual Tex Cauthen Memorial Seminar brought farriers, veterinarians and researchers together to discuss racetrack safety and the use of motion-sensor technologies to monitor racehorse health, among a variety of other equine issues. It has become increasingly evident that serious injuries and catastrophic breakdowns of racehorses do not appear from nowhere;...
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Motion Sensor Technology: Advancing Racehorse Safety One Step at a Time
Have Attitudes Toward Using the Equinosis Q in Pre-Purchase Exams Changed?
Sensing Serious Injury: What Can Motion Detection Devices Tell Us About Horse Health?