Prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries associated with lameness in Australian campdraft horses.

IF 2.4 2区 农林科学 Q1 VETERINARY SCIENCES
Brodie J Argue, Raphael Labens
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Abstract

Background: Campdrafting is a unique Australian cow horse sport, which evolved from mustering cattle and is one of Australia's fastest growing equine sports. This discipline is associated with its own unique set of musculoskeletal injuries yet to be reported.

Objectives: To describe the prevalence, anatomical location, and diagnostic modality used to localise lameness in campdrafting horses to better assist efficient orthopaedic management of the campdraft horse.

Study design: Retrospective case series.

Methods: Medical records were examined from one private practice equine group and one university veterinary hospital between 2017 and 2024. Lameness examinations conducted by 5 veterinarians were included. Data were collected regarding signalment, history, findings on physical and lameness examinations, results of diagnostic procedures performed, and final diagnoses.

Results: Two hundred and sixty-seven horses were observed; the most common lameness grade was 2/5 (AAEP; 116; 43%), and the most common breed was Australian stock horses (109; 40%). Forelimb lameness was observed in 53% (143/267) and hindlimb lameness in 41% (112/267) of horses. Forelimb lameness was bilateral in 36 (13%) horses, and bilateral hindlimb lameness was observed in 19 horses. Diagnostic anaesthesia was utilised in 187 (70%) of the 267 horses, with anaesthesia of the abaxial sesamoid nerve block rendering most commonly a positive response (43; 22%). Diagnostic anaesthesia followed by radiography sufficed to obtain a final diagnosis in 110 (41%) cases. Diagnostic anaesthesia, radiographic, and ultrasonographic examination was used to achieve a final diagnosis in 67 (25%) cases. Lameness associated with the distal interphalangeal joint was the most common finding (23%; 63/267), followed by the metacarpus and metatarsus (19%; 53/267).

Main limitations: Responses to diagnostic anaesthesia and lameness were evaluated subjectively.

Conclusion: In the study sample of campdraft horses, lameness was more commonly observed in the distal forelimb compared with samples from other disciplines in cow horse sports.

澳大利亚露营马与跛行相关的肌肉骨骼损伤的患病率。
背景:野营是一项独特的澳大利亚牛马运动,由放牧牛演变而来,是澳大利亚发展最快的马类运动之一。这门学科与它自己独特的一套肌肉骨骼损伤有关,但尚未报道。目的:描述用于定位野营马跛行的患病率、解剖位置和诊断方法,以更好地辅助野营马的有效矫形治疗。研究设计:回顾性病例系列。方法:对2017 - 2024年1所私立兽医院和1所大学兽医院的病历进行分析。包括5名兽医进行的跛行检查。收集了有关信号、病史、身体和跛行检查结果、进行的诊断程序结果和最终诊断的数据。结果:共观察马267匹;最常见的跛行等级为2/5 (AAEP);116年;43%),最常见的品种是澳大利亚种马(109;40%)。53%(143/267)的马出现前肢跛行,41%(112/267)的马出现后肢跛行。36匹马(13%)为双侧前肢跛行,19匹马为双侧后肢跛行。267匹马中有187匹(70%)使用了诊断性麻醉,对下籽突神经阻滞的麻醉最常见的是阳性反应(43;22%)。在110例(41%)病例中,诊断性麻醉后放射照相足以获得最终诊断。67例(25%)病例通过诊断性麻醉、x线摄影和超声检查获得最终诊断。与远端指间关节相关的跛行是最常见的发现(23%;63/267),其次是掌骨和跖骨(19%;53/267)。主要局限性:对诊断性麻醉和跛行反应的主观评价。结论:在露营马的研究样本中,与其他学科的牛马运动样本相比,前肢远端跛行更为常见。
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Equine Veterinary Journal
Equine Veterinary Journal 农林科学-兽医学
CiteScore
5.10
自引率
13.60%
发文量
161
审稿时长
6-16 weeks
期刊介绍: Equine Veterinary Journal publishes evidence to improve clinical practice or expand scientific knowledge underpinning equine veterinary medicine. This unrivalled international scientific journal is published 6 times per year, containing peer-reviewed articles with original and potentially important findings. Contributions are received from sources worldwide.
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