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ArticleScientific reports2024

Preliminary study on heart response and locomotor parameters in Donkeys (Equus asinus) during exercise using fitness tracker (Equimetre).

Taleb Al Khamis, Turke Shawaf, Wael El-Deeb, Adel Almubarak, Mohammed Ali Al-Ali, Meshari Almuaqqil, Ahmad AlAiyan, Abdelgadir M Homeida

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Taleb Al KhamisInstitute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, 31441, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Turke ShawafDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, 31982, AL-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. tshawaf@kfu.edu.sa.
Wael El-DeebDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, 31982, AL-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Adel AlmubarakDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, 31982, AL-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Ali Al-AliDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, 31982, AL-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Meshari AlmuaqqilShelter Units, Administration of Terrestrial Wildlife Conservation, National Centre for Wildlife, 12411, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad AlAiyanDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Food and Agriculture, Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.
Abdelgadir M HomeidaInstitute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, 31441, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

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King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia KFU241561
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Abstract

The welfare of donkeys remains a compelling subject for researchers, with limited literature available on the response of the donkey cardiovascular system during strenuous exercise. The study aimed to address two primary objectives. Firstly, to assess the reliability of wearable devices in detecting heart rate (HR) and ECG readings. Secondly, to determine HR, locomotor and cardiac troponin 1 (cTnI) levels in donkeys during exercise. A total of seven donkeys were outfitted with two systems for ECG measurements, namely Equimetre and the Standard base apex, to enable a comparison between the two. Additionally, fifteen apparently healthy donkeys equipped with Equimetre were divided into two groups: the race group (R), consisting of donkeys trained for racing, and the non-race group (NR), comprising donkeys used for regular riding. The results indicated a level of agreement between the two devices in intervals R-R (P =  < 0.0001), S-T (P = 0.0002), Q-T(P = 0.0003), P-R (P = 0.0037), segment P-R (P = 0.0023) and HR (P =  < 0.0001) at rest. This suggested that Equimetre can provide a level of accepted ECG reading in donkey. No significant difference in heart response and locomotor parameters between donkey groups, although this finding needs further studies to verify it and to understand the dynamics of donkey. This study demonstrates the feasibility of Equimetre in detection HR and present initial data of heart response and locomotor in donkeys during exercise.

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ElectrocardiographyEquidaeHeart RatePhysical Conditioning, AnimalAnimalsFemaleFitness TrackersHeartLocomotionMaleTroponin ITroponin IDonkeyElectrocardiogramsEquimetreStandardTrackerTroponin

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PMCPMC11436882

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