A clinical and experimental study of tendon injury, healing and treatment in the horse.
Abstract: This project was carried out over a five year period (1977 to 1981 inclusive) at the University of Bristol following discussion between the British Veterinary Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons about the efficacy of, and ethical justification for, the practice of 'firing' (cautery). These discussions had been promoted by parliamentary questions but led to no firm conclusions because previously reported clinical investigations on specific treatments lacked adequate comparisons and controls and thus did not provide scientifically acceptable, statistically valid data. The project was originally conceived as having two main sections, one clinical and the other experimental. The Veterinary Advisory Committee of the Horserace Betting Levy Board felt that primary attention should be given to the clinical investigation and this was done.
Publication Date: 1983-07-01 PubMed ID: 9079042
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The study is a comprehensive investigation into the process of tendon injury, healing, and its treatment in horses carried out over five years (1977-1981) at the University of Bristol. This research follows debates regarding the effectiveness and ethical implications of ‘firing’ procedures in veterinary practice.
Background of the Study
- The research was initiated after discussions between the British Veterinary Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons about the practice of ‘firing’, also known as cautery in horses. This is a controversial technique used for treating lameness in horses, which involves intentionally injuring the animal to promote healing.
- The discussions were triggered by questions raised in the parliament, but they did not result in any decisive conclusions. The main issue was the lack of scientifically reliable data – previous clinical research on specific treatments did not offer adequate comparisons and controls.
Aims of the Project
- The project was designed with two primary sections: one clinical and one experimental.
- The clinical section aimed to investigate the prevalence and effects of tendon injuries in horses, examine current treatment methods (including ‘firing’), and to assess their effectiveness based on both short-term and long-term outcomes.
- The experimental section of the study aimed to scientifically validate (or invalidate) the ‘firing’ procedure based on controlled experiments, exploring its direct and indirect impacts on the horse’s health and recovery from tendon injuries.
Project Recommendations and Decisions
- The Veterinary Advisory Committee of the Horserace Betting Levy Board recommended that primary attention should be given to the clinical investigation component of the project. This advice was heeded and the study was accordingly focused.
Cite This Article
APA
Silver IA, Brown PN, Goodship AE, Lanyon LE, McCullagh KG, Perry GC, Williams IF.
(1983).
A clinical and experimental study of tendon injury, healing and treatment in the horse.
Equine Vet J Suppl(1), 1-43.
Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Pathology, University of Bristol.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Female
- Horses / injuries
- Locomotion / physiology
- Male
- Pain Measurement / veterinary
- Stress, Physiological / diagnosis
- Stress, Physiological / etiology
- Stress, Physiological / veterinary
- Tendon Injuries / pathology
- Tendon Injuries / physiopathology
- Tendon Injuries / therapy
- Tendons / physiology
- Wound Healing
Citations
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