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ArticleEquine veterinary journal2025

The change in third metacarpal mid-diaphyseal radiographic dimensions in Thoroughbred foals through growth.

Jung K Son, Patroys De Paz, Jihyun Kim, Reza Sanaei, Seungho Ryu, Simon Bailey, Helen M S Davies

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Jung K SonDepartment of Veterinary Biosciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7385-9666
Patroys De PazDepartment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
Jihyun KimCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
Reza SanaeiDepartment of Veterinary Biosciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2692-0935
Seungho RyuSchool of Equine Science and Horticulture, Cheju Halla University, Cheju, South Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2225-3258
Simon BaileyDepartment of Veterinary Biosciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9348-5497
Helen M S DaviesDepartment of Veterinary Biosciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5110-2002

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Abstract

backgroundChanges in the third metacarpal (MC3) mid-diaphyseal dimensions were measured radiographically in young Thoroughbred racehorses through race training and found to be associated with a higher risk of shin soreness. However, it is still unclear whether such negative MC3 morphologies are set congenitally or through development.

objectiveTo quantify MC3 bone dimensional changes through growth. STUDY

designLongitudinal.

methodTwenty privately owned Thoroughbred foals were radiographed bimonthly from birth to 14 months of age. Four linear MC3 parameters (proximodistal MC3 length, mid-diaphyseal dorsal and palmar cortical bone thickness, and dorsopalmar medullary width) were measured using ImageJ on lateromedial radiographs. Associations with age (growth), MC3 length, differences between left and right limbs, and between sexes were analysed separately using a linear mixed effects model.

resultsThe dorsal cortical bone thickness showed a positive linear relationship with growth (0.4 MAIN LIMITATIONS: A limited number of foals were included with similar breeding.

conclusionThe mid-diaphyseal dorsal cortical bone thickness and proportions could be measured to monitor musculoskeletal development and identify foals at increased risk of shin soreness or those that are immature or otherwise need more time before the commencement of fast training.

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DiaphysesForelimbMetacarpal BonesAnimalsFemaleHorsesLongitudinal StudiesMaleRadiographyconformationhorsemetacarpalThoroughbreds

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