Benefits of moderate training to the nonspecific immune response of colts.
Abstract: The aim of this work was to assess whether progressive training caused an improvement in the nonspecific immune response of colts because several unusual infections are due to defects inherent in the neutrophilic function among which respiratory diseases are a major defect in the performance of athletes taking part in professional sports activities. A group of 7 Anglo-Arabian colts belonging to the Army was selected. These animals carry out training programmes for their participation in National Jumping Competitions. During a submaximal exercise test (heart rate 150 beats/min and lactate levels maintained at aerobic-anaerobic threshold of 3 mmol/l), they were compared with 5 colts of the same breed, just beginning training exercises. Immediately after the test, the nonspecific immune capacity of neutrophilic polymorphonuclear cells was valued by adherence, chemotaxis, ingestion and digestion of foreign substances tests. The results showed significant differences between trained and nontrained animals for the adherence and foreign particle digestion tests and, beginning with a greater adherence in untrained animals, a superior effectiveness was achieved in the immune function in trained colts, whose digestive capactiy was increased with respect to the untrained ones. It was, therefore, concluded that moderate training and exercise improves and reinforces the response of the nonspecific immune system against future infections in the organisms.
Publication Date: 2002-10-31 PubMed ID: 12405683DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2002.tb05415.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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This research aimed to investigate whether progressive training can improve the nonspecific immune response of colts. The study found that moderate exercise enhances the immune system function of trained colts, preparing them better against possible infections.
Objective and Methodology of the Study
- This study was designed to determine if regular training could boost the nonspecific immune response in colts. The researchers aimed to address this as certain unusual infections, particularly respiratory diseases, occur due to defects in the function of neutrophils – a type of white blood cell.
- The selection for this research comprised 7 Anglo-Arabian colts from the Army, who were undergoing training programmes aimed at national jumping competitions.
- These colts underwent a submaximal exercise test, where their heart rates were limited to 150 beats per minute, and lactate levels were maintained at an aerobic-anaerobic threshold of 3 mmol/l.
- This trained group was compared with another group of 5 colts of the same breed, who were just starting their training exercises.
Assessment and Results
- The researchers evaluated the nonspecific immune capacity of neutrophilic polymorphonuclear cells in both groups of colts. They executed this by testing adherence, chemotaxis, and the ingestion and digestion of foreign substances.
- The outcomes demonstrated significant differences between the trained and non-trained colts, specifically in the adherence and foreign particle digestion tests.
- The untrained colts showed greater adherence initially, but the trained colts exhibited a superior effectiveness in their immune function. Additionally, these trained colts showed increased digestive capacity compared to their untrained counterparts.
Conclusion
- The researchers concluded that moderate training and exercise not only improves, but also fortifies the nonspecific immune response in colts. This implies that regular exercise better equips colts to fight off future infections.
- This study forms a baseline for further research into the correlation between exercise and immune response efficiency in athletics, particularly in professional equestrian sports, where colts are exposed to intense training routines.
Cite This Article
APA
Escribano BM, Agüera EI, Vivo R, Santisteban R, Castejón FM, Rubio MD.
(2002).
Benefits of moderate training to the nonspecific immune response of colts.
Equine Vet J Suppl(34), 182-185.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2002.tb05415.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Animal Biology (Physiology), Cordoba, Spain.
MeSH Terms
- Anaerobic Threshold
- Animals
- Cell Adhesion / immunology
- Chemotaxis, Leukocyte
- Heart Rate
- Horses / immunology
- Horses / physiology
- Lactates / blood
- Male
- Neutrophils / immunology
- Neutrophils / physiology
- Phagocytosis
- Physical Conditioning, Animal / physiology
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