Risk factors for bit‐related lesions in Finnish trotting horses
| Autor: | Anna Valros, Minna Kujala-Wirth, Anna Mykkänen, Kati Tuomola, Nina Mäki-Kihniä |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Helsinki One Health (HOH), Research Centre for Animal Welfare, Production Animal Medicine, Laura Hänninen / Principal Investigator, University Management, Staff Services, Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Ruminant health |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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040301 veterinary sciences Dentistry 413 Veterinary science Logistic regression oral lesion animal welfare 0403 veterinary science Lesion Risk Factors Animals Medicine Statistical analysis Horses horse animal welfare Finland Mouth harness racing business.industry Potential risk Analytical Clinical Studies 0402 animal and dairy science 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences General Medicine 040201 dairy & animal science horse Bit (horse) Exact test Cross-Sectional Studies trotter General Article medicine.symptom business |
| Zdroj: | Equine Veterinary Journal |
| ISSN: | 2042-3306 0425-1644 |
| Popis: | Background Bit-related lesions in competition horses have been documented, but little evidence exists concerning their potential risk factors. Objectives To explore potential risk factors for oral lesions in Finnish trotters. Study design Cross-sectional study. Methods The rostral part of the mouth of 261 horses (151 Standardbreds, 78 Finnhorses and 32 ponies) was examined after a harness race. Information on bit type, equipment and race performance was collected. Results A multivariable logistic regression model of Standardbreds and Finnhorses showed a higher risk of moderate or severe oral lesion status associated with horses wearing a Crescendo bit (n = 38, OR 3.6, CI 1.4–8.9), a mullen mouth regulator bit (n = 25, OR 9.9, CI 2.2-45) or a straight plastic bit (n = 14, OR 13.7, CI 1.75-110) compared with horses wearing a snaffle trotting bit (n = 98, P = .002). Bar lesions (67 horses) were more common in horses wearing unjointed bits than in horses wearing jointed bits (Fisher's exact test P < .001). Lesions in the buccal area and the inner lip commissures were not associated with bit type. Using a tongue-tie or an overcheck, galloping, placement in the top three or money earned in the race were not associated with lesion risk. Main limitations The sample size for certain bit types was insufficient for statistical analysis. Conclusions Moderate and severe oral lesion status was more common in horses wearing a Crescendo bit, a mullen mouth regulator bit or a straight plastic bit than in horses wearing a single-jointed snaffle trotting bit. However, lesions were observed regardless of bit type. Further studies on rein tension, the interaction between bit type and rein tension and prevention of mouth lesions in trotters are warranted. |
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