Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone biomarkers and risk of fracture in two- and three-year-old Thoroughbreds.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Jackson, B F et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United Kingdom
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine whether bone biomarkers (osteocalcin, PICP, ICTP and CTX-I) could be used to identify 2- and 3-year-olds at increased risk of fracture in the subsequent flat racing season. It was concluded that these bone biomarkers cannot be used to identify 2- and 3-year-olds that sustain a fracture. Whether bone biomarkers have better predictive value in older horses or when measured serially in the same animal remains to be determined.
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