All Outputs (98)

Evaluation of discriminant analysis based on dorsoventral symmetry indices to quantify hindlimb lameness during over ground locomotion in the horse
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Church, E. E., Walker, A. M., Wilson, A. M., & Pfau, T. Evaluation of discriminant analysis based on dorsoventral symmetry indices to quantify hindlimb lameness during over ground locomotion in the horse. Equine Veterinary Journal, 41(3), 304-308. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516409x397352

Reasons for performing study: Advances in gait analysis techniques have led to assessment tools that can aid in detecting and quantifying lameness; here, bilateral tubera coxae and pelvic movement during over ground locomotion are compared in order t... Read More about Evaluation of discriminant analysis based on dorsoventral symmetry indices to quantify hindlimb lameness during over ground locomotion in the horse.

The effect of training on stride parameters in a cohort of National Hunt racing Thoroughbreds: A preliminary study
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Ferrari, M., Pfau, T., Wilson, A. M., & Weller, R. The effect of training on stride parameters in a cohort of National Hunt racing Thoroughbreds: A preliminary study. Equine Veterinary Journal, 41(5), 493-497. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516409x374591

Evidence of the development of 'domain-restricted' expertise in the recognition of asymmetric motion characteristics of hindlimb lameness in the horse
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Parkes, R. S. V., Weller, R., Groth, A. M., May, S. A., & Pfau, T. Evidence of the development of 'domain-restricted' expertise in the recognition of asymmetric motion characteristics of hindlimb lameness in the horse. Equine Veterinary Journal, 41(2), 112-117. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516408x343000

Modern Riding Style Improves Horse Racing Times
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Pfau, T., Spence, A., Starke, S. D., Ferrari, M., & Wilson, A. M. Modern Riding Style Improves Horse Racing Times. Science, 325(5938), 289-289. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1174605

Walk-run classification of symmetrical gaits in the horse: a multidimensional approach
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Starke, S. D., Robilliard, J. J., Weller, R., Wilson, A. M., & Pfau, T. Walk-run classification of symmetrical gaits in the horse: a multidimensional approach. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2008.0238

Walking and running are two mechanisms for minimizing energy expenditure during terrestrial locomotion. Duty factor, dimensionless speed, existence of an aerial phase, percentage recovery (PR) or phase shift of mechanical energy and shape of the vert... Read More about Walk-run classification of symmetrical gaits in the horse: a multidimensional approach.

Assessment of mild hindlimb lameness during over ground locomotion using linear discriminant analysis of inertial sensor data
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Pfau, T., Robilliard, J. J., Weller, R., Jespers, K., Eliashar, E., & Wilson, A. M. Assessment of mild hindlimb lameness during over ground locomotion using linear discriminant analysis of inertial sensor data. Equine Veterinary Journal, 39(5), 407-413. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516407X185719

Sensor-based equine gait analysis: more than meets the eye?
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Pfau, T. Sensor-based equine gait analysis: more than meets the eye?. https://doi.org/10.12968/ukve.2019.3.3.102

Comparison of a standalone consumer grade smartphone with a specialist inertial measurement unit for quantification of movement symmetry in the trotting horse
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Pfau, T., & Weller, R. (2017). Comparison of a standalone consumer grade smartphone with a specialist inertial measurement unit for quantification of movement symmetry in the trotting horse. Equine Veterinary Journal, 49(1), 124-129. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12529

Do we have to redefine lameness in the era of quantitative gait analysis?
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Van Weeren, P. R., Pfau, T., Rhodin, M., Roepstorff, L., Serra Bragança, F., & Weishaupt, M. A. Do we have to redefine lameness in the era of quantitative gait analysis?. Equine Veterinary Journal, 49(5), 567-569. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12715

The determination of muscle volume with a freehand 3D ultrasonography system
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Weller, R., Pfau, T., Ferrari, M., Griffith, R., Bradford, T., & Wilson, A. M. The determination of muscle volume with a freehand 3D ultrasonography system. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 33(3), 402-407. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2006.08.007

A comparison of three-dimensional ultrasound, two-dimensional ultrasound and dissections for determination of lesion volume in tendons
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Ferrari, M., Weller, R., Pfau, T., Payne, R. C., & Wilson, A. M. A comparison of three-dimensional ultrasound, two-dimensional ultrasound and dissections for determination of lesion volume in tendons. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 32(6), 797-804. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2006.02.1418

Centre of mass movement and mechanical energy fluctuation during gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse
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Pfau, T., Witte, T. H., & Wilson, A. M. Centre of mass movement and mechanical energy fluctuation during gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. Journal of Experimental Biology, 209(19), 3742-3757. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.02439

Reliability of conformational measurements in the horse using a three-dimensional motion analysis system
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Weller, R., Pfau, T., Babbage, D., Brittin, E., May, S. A., & Wilson, A. M. Reliability of conformational measurements in the horse using a three-dimensional motion analysis system. Equine Veterinary Journal, 38(7), 610-615. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516406X150367

Variation in conformation in a cohort of National Hunt racehorses
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Weller, R., Pfau, T., May, S. A., & Wilson, A. M. Variation in conformation in a cohort of National Hunt racehorses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 38(7), 616-621. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516406X150394

The effect of conformation on orthopaedic health and performance in a cohort of National Hunt racehorses: preliminary results
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Weller, R., Pfau, T., Verheyen, K. L. P., May, S. A., & Wilson, A. M. The effect of conformation on orthopaedic health and performance in a cohort of National Hunt racehorses: preliminary results. Equine Veterinary Journal, 38(7), 622-627. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516406X159034

A method for deriving displacement data during cyclical movement using an inertial sensor
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Pfau, T., Witte, T. H., & Wilson, A. M. A method for deriving displacement data during cyclical movement using an inertial sensor. Journal of Experimental Biology, 208(13), 2503-2514. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.01658

CHANGES IN GROUND REACTION FORCE PROFILES IN DAIRY CATTLE AS A FUNCTION OF TIME, SPEED AND LAMENESS
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Walker, A. M., Wilson, A. M., & Pfau, T. CHANGES IN GROUND REACTION FORCE PROFILES IN DAIRY CATTLE AS A FUNCTION OF TIME, SPEED AND LAMENESS. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2008.04.163

Sixth International Conference on Equine Locomotion
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Hesse, K. L., Hinterhofer, C., & Pfau, T. Sixth International Conference on Equine Locomotion. Equine Veterinary Journal, 40(6), 606-610. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516408x345459

High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. II. The effect of incline on centre of mass movement and mechanical energy fluctuation
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Parsons, K. J., Pfau, T., Ferrari, M., & Wilson, A. M. High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. II. The effect of incline on centre of mass movement and mechanical energy fluctuation. Journal of Experimental Biology, 211(6), 945-956. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.006692

During locomotion on an incline, mechanical work is performed to move an animal up the slope and increase the potential energy ( PE) of the trunk and hence the centre of mass ( CoM). Thus, at a given speed the total net mechanical work increases with... Read More about High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. II. The effect of incline on centre of mass movement and mechanical energy fluctuation.

High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. I. The effect of incline on stride parameters
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Parsons, K. J., Pfau, T., & Wilson, A. M. High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. I. The effect of incline on stride parameters. Journal of Experimental Biology, 211(6), 935-944. https://doi.org/10.1242/Jeb.006650

During locomotion up an incline, power is required to elevate the centre of mass. This is provided when the animal's limbs are in contact with the ground. Measurements of stride timing variables from multiple limbs during high speed, over-ground loco... Read More about High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. I. The effect of incline on stride parameters.