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Reference : Prevalence of radiographic findings in candidate sires (2001-2008)


	Document type :	Scientific journals : Article
	Discipline(s) :	Life sciences : Veterinary medicine & animal health
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/33337

Title :	Prevalence of radiographic findings in candidate sires (2001-2008)
Language :	English
Alternative title :	[fr] Prevalance d'anomalies radiologiques chez des candidats étalons (2001-2008)
Author, co-author :	Verwilghen, Denis [Université de Liège - ULg > Département clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés > Anesthésiologie gén. et pathologie chirurg. des grds animaux >]
	Serteyn, Didier [Université de Liège - ULg > Département clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés > Anesthésiologie gén. et pathologie chirurg. des grds animaux >]
	Pille, Frederik [ > > ]
	Bolen, Géraldine [Université de Liège - ULg > Département clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés > Imagerie médicale >]
	Saunders, Jimmy [ > > ]
	Grulke, Sigrid [Université de Liège - ULg > Département clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés > Département clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés >]
	Busoni, Valeria [Université de Liège - ULg > Département clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés > Imagerie médicale >]
Publication date :	Dec-2009
Journal title :	Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift
Publisher :	Faculteit Diergeneeskunde, Universiteit Gent
Volume :	78
Pages :	419-428
Audience :	International
ISSN :	0303-9021
City :	Gent
Country :	Belgium
Keywords :	[en] Horse ; Prevalance ; Radiology
Abstract :	[en] Radiographic screening of horses prior to purchase or admission to studbooks has become an important tool for evaluating the osteo-articular status of the animals. Developmental orthopedic disorders (DOD) are the main cause of potential lameness in youngsters. The genetic factor associated with DOD has been established, and specific selection schemes have been developed to diminish the prevalence of lesions. Increasing knowledge of prevalence in different breeds may help in developing specific breeding strategies. This article presents the results of the radiographic screening of 676 stallions presented for sire admission to the Royal Belgian Sports Horse Society (Studbook sBs). On average, two radiographic findings were noted per horse. The prevalence of DOD in this population was 38.9%. A high percentage of horses showed radiographic signs of effusion of the distal interphalangeal joint. An uncommon fragment location at the proximal tubercle of the talus was found in 7 horses. The present paper presents a review and discussion of all the radiographic findings.
Target :	Researchers ; Professionals ; Students ; General public
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/33337

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