Measurement techniques in horses encompass various methods and tools used to assess and quantify different physiological, anatomical, and biomechanical parameters in equine studies. These techniques are employed to gather data on aspects such as body condition, gait analysis, heart rate, and respiratory function, among others. Common measurement techniques include the use of thermography for detecting temperature variations, ultrasonography for imaging soft tissues, and force plates for analyzing gait dynamics. These methods provide valuable information for understanding equine health, performance, and biomechanics. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the application, accuracy, and reliability of measurement techniques in equine research.
Heun F, Böing L, Theunert J, Gasse H.This basically anatomical study focuses on two items; firstly, the establishment of a system for the cartographic subdivision of the neopallium; secondly, the topographical correlation of extracranial landmarks and intracranial sites on the neopallium. Methods: The surface of the neopallium was subdivided into 15 sectors with reference to a newly introduced pattern of Primary Sulci. The topographical link between extracranial landmarks and certain intracranial sites (i.e. neopallium sectors) was elaborated by using a simple stereotactic device and a computer-assisted measurement device. Measur...
Roepstorff L, Drevemo S.To further develop objective methods in the field of gait analysis a force-measuring horseshoe (FM shoe) has been developed. The ground reaction forces were determined by measuring the degree of displacement between the two solid parts of the shoe. This was done by three removable measuring units (MUs) that were equipped with strain gauges and placed in the toe and in each of the quarter parts. Before performing force recordings the sensors were calibrated with the actual MUs mounted on the shoe. This can be done in the field with a specially developed equipment. The shape of the signal genera...
