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Genetic analysis of haematological and plasma biochemical parameters in the Spanish purebred horse exercised on a treadmill.
Abstract: The novel aim of this study was to describe the reference values of different haematological and biochemical parameters in the Spanish purebred horse (Andalusian, SPB) in each of the stages of a programmed exercise on a treadmill system, and to establish heritability and genetic correlations for these haematological and biochemical parameters. For this, 94 young SPB male horses (4.22 ± 2.27 years old) were used. An increasing intensity exercise test at 4, 5, 6 and 7 m/s was carried out on a treadmill (6% inclination). Total red blood cells, total white blood cells, neutrophils and lymphocytes counts; haematocrit, haemoglobin, lactate, uric acid, creatinine and total plasma proteins concentrations and aspartate transaminase, lactate dehydrogenase, creatine-quinase activities were determined. To conclude: (i) the reference values for each parameter were determined for each of the exercise test stages (ii) all the parameters analysed manifested a medium-high heritability and a high repeatability. These results will, in the near future, determine the measuring guidelines for improving the SPB horse's athletic ability on an objective treadmill system and for selecting these animals in response to those parameters.
Publication Date: 2013-05-24 PubMed ID: 23702348DOI: 10.1017/S1751731113000955Google Scholar: Lookup The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
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- Research Support
- Non-U.S. Gov't
Summary
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The research aimed to establish reference values for various blood and biochemical parameters in Spanish purebred horse undergoing treadmill exercise. It also sought to determine hereditability and genetic correlations amongst these parameters. The results are hoped to inform future guidelines for measuring horse athletic ability and selecting suitable animals based on these parameters.
Objective of the Research
The primary objective of this study was to:
- Establish baseline values for various blood and biochemical parameters in young Spanish purebred (Andalusian, SPB) horses.
- Determine the heritability and genetic correlations of these parameters.
By achieving these objectives, researchers aim to set objective guidelines that can be used for improving the athletic ability of these horses and assist in the selection process.
Methodology
The study was conducted on 94 young male SPB horses aged approximately 4.22 ± 2.27 years. They performed an increasing intensity exercise test on an inclined treadmill with speeds ranging from 4 to 7 meters per second.
During the stages of exercise, the following parameters were assessed:
- Blood cell counts (red and white, neutrophils, lymphocytes)
- Haematocrit and haemoglobin levels
- Biochemical concentrations such as lactate, uric acid, creatinine and total plasma proteins
- Enzyme activities including lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate transaminase, and creatine-quinase
Results and Conclusion
The researchers were able to:
- Establish reference values for the evaluated parameters at each stage of the exercise test
- Show that all the parameters analyzed featured medium-high hereditability and high repeatability
In conclusion, they suggest the results could provide a basis for setting measurement standards for evaluating the athletic ability of SPB horses. Additionally, the findings could prove instrumental in the selection process of these animals based on these parameters.
Cite This Article
APA
Escribano BM, Molina A, Valera M, Tovar P, Agüera EI, Santisteban R, Vivo R, Agüera S, Rubio MD.
(2013).
Genetic analysis of haematological and plasma biochemical parameters in the Spanish purebred horse exercised on a treadmill.
Animal, 7(9), 1414-1422.
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1751731113000955 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Cell Biology, University of Córdoba, Campus of Rabanales, 14071-Córdoba, Spain. am1esdub@uco.es
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Aspartate Aminotransferases / blood
- Blood Cell Count / veterinary
- Blood Proteins / analysis
- Creatinine / blood
- Exercise Test / veterinary
- Hematocrit / veterinary
- Hematologic Tests / methods
- Hematologic Tests / veterinary
- Horses / blood
- Horses / genetics
- Horses / physiology
- L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / blood
- Lactic Acid / blood
- Likelihood Functions
- Male
- Models, Biological
- Physical Conditioning, Animal / physiology
- Reference Values
- Uric Acid / blood
Citations
This article has been cited 2 times.- Lee HS, Kim JH. The dog as an exercise science animal model: a review of physiological and hematological effects of exercise conditions. Phys Act Nutr 2020 Dec;24(4):1-6.
- Kizilaslan M, Arzik Y, Behrem S, Yavuz E, White SN, Cinar MU. Unravelling the Genetic Architecture of Serum Biochemical Indicators in Sheep. Genes (Basel) 2024 Jul 27;15(8).
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