Bone biomarkers and risk of fracture in two- and three-year-old Thoroughbreds

Jackson, B F; Dyson, P K; Lonnell, C; Verheyen, K L P; Pfeiffer, D U; Price, J S

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine whether bone biomarkers (osteocalcin, PICP, ICTP and CTX-I) could be used to identify 2- and 3-year-olds at increased risk of fracture in the subsequent flat racing season. It was concluded that these bone biomarkers cannot be used to identify 2- and 3-year-olds that sustain a fracture. Whether bone biomarkers have better predictive value in older horses or when measured serially in the same animal remains to be determined.

Citation

Jackson, B. F., Dyson, P. K., Lonnell, C., Verheyen, K. L. P., Pfeiffer, D. U., & Price, J. S. Bone biomarkers and risk of fracture in two- and three-year-old Thoroughbreds. Equine Veterinary Journal, 41(4), 410-413. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516409x416206

• Journal Article Type: Other
• Deposit Date: Nov 11, 2014
• Journal: Equine Veterinary Journal
• Print ISSN: 0425-1644
• Electronic ISSN: 2042-3306
• Publisher: Wiley
• Volume: 41
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 410-413
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.2746/042516409x416206
• Public URL: https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1426053