A study on the measurement of the reference range of the whole blood viscosity in Thoroughbred horses.
Abstract: This study aimed to measure the whole blood viscosity (WBV) in racehorses using a new viscometer and establish reference values, as well as to investigate the correlation between the WBV and the haematological parameters and serum chemistry. WBV measurements were conducted on 51 Thoroughbred horses using a novel U-shaped scanning capillary-tube viscometer. The reference values for the WBV were determined at various shear rates ranging from 1 s to 1 000 s. Correlation analyses were performed to examine the correlation between the WBV and the haematological and serum chemistry parameters. The findings provide valuable reference data for the WBV in Thoroughbred horses and enhance understanding of the relationship between the WBV and routine blood tests in equine health assessment.
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Publication Date: 2024-11-22 PubMed ID: 39810821PubMed Central: PMC11728311DOI: 10.17221/24/2024-VETMEDGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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The study focuses on calculating the normal range of whole blood viscosity (WBV) in Thoroughbred racehorses with a new instrument, and exploring how it relates to typical blood health markers.
Research Objectives
- The main objective of this research was to measure the whole blood viscosity (WBV) in Thoroughbred horses using a newly introduced viscometer. The researchers wished to understand the inherent blood thickness or thinness as determined by this machine and establish a reference range for future comparison.
- Another objective was to investigate the correlation between WBV and certain haematological parameters and serum chemistry. There was interest in finding whether or not variances in values that typically denote health in horse blood, such as complete blood count (CBC) and multiple biochemical interaction parameters, have a relation to the viscosity measured.
Research Methods and Study Sample
- The study evaluated 51 Thoroughbred horses. These horses underwent thorough WBV measurements.
- The device utilized for the measurements was a novel U-shaped scanning capillary-tube viscometer. This instrument holds benefits in accuracy and precision over traditional methods.
- Various shear rates were taken into account in the study which ranged between 1 s and 1 000 s. Shear rate, in fluid dynamics, is the rate at which a progressive shearing deformation is applied to the substance. It provides important viscosity information under different conditions.
Results and Findings
- Reference values for WBV in the racehorses were successfully determined. These values would be crucial as baseline data for further scientific exploration and comparison.
- The researchers ran correlation analyses between the WBV measurements and haematological and serum chemistry parameters. The results of these analyses helped to provide a better understanding of the link between WBV and routine blood tests in horse health assessments.
Conclusions
- The study resulted in valuable reference measurements for the WBV of Thoroughbred horses. This data is important to the equine industry for health monitoring and veterinary diagnostics.
- It also provided insights into the relationship between blood viscosity and general horse health as indicated by common blood markers. This could assist in developing intensity-specific training or medical interventions for racehorses.
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Ha Y, Yi K, Park C, Kim G, Choi D, Lee J, Kim N.
(2024).
A study on the measurement of the reference range of the whole blood viscosity in Thoroughbred horses.
Vet Med (Praha), 69(11), 381-388.
https://doi.org/10.17221/24/2024-VETMED Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea.
Conflict of Interest Statement
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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