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calculated for each group from the data for each heparin-treated or control horse at the following time points: before induction of laminitis, at the time of last measurement, and at the time of euthanasia. Mean G:I ratios and UP:C ratios at each of those
frozen at 80°C until assayed for MPO concentration. All horses were euthanatized with a penetrating captive bolt, in compliance with guidelines outlined in the 2000 Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia. Collection of laminar tissue and skin —Both
as the main reason for racing wastage. 1-5 Catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries requiring euthanasia may fuel public antiracing sentiments, result in decreased public support for racing, and constitute an undesirable outcome for racehorses. Although
were collected over the course of a year from horses euthanized for clinical reasons at the Equine Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria. The horses were euthanized by IV injection of thiopental a and euthanasia solution (composed
the relationship between machine settings and field strength was determined. For the ex vivo study, 8 equine forelimbs without visible defects or diseases were obtained fresh (≤ 6 hours after euthanasia) from a slaughterhouse. For direct current
/mL. Following collection of the bone marrow aspirates, as described, 18,35 all horses were euthanatized with 104 mg of sodium pentobarbital/kg given IV. The tendon and muscle specimens were collected immediately following euthanasia. Processing of bone marrow
distribution of horses with fractures of the proximal sesamoid bones that resulted in death or euthanasia of the affected horse. Values reported represent the proportion of affected horses relative to the corresponding population of actively training or racing
The metacarpophalangeal joint is the most common site of musculoskeletal disease that leads to reduced performance, premature retirement, catastrophic failure, and euthanasia of Thoroughbred racehorses throughout the world. 1–5 Condylar fractures
were evaluated in the cadavers of 10 healthy 4-week-old male Holstein-Friesian calves with a median body weight of 50 kg (range, 45 to 55 kg). These calves had been used in unrelated toxicological studies that required euthanasia. The protocol for both
. There were 8 Quarter Horses, 2 Warmbloods, and 2 American Saddlebreds. Mean age was 13.8 years (range, 2 to 25 years). Mean weight was 440.4 kg (range, 400 to 641 kg). Specimen preparation —Ten minutes prior to euthanasia, each horse received 120