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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI2023; 14(1); doi: 10.3390/ani14010136

Thermoregulation during Field Exercise in Horses Using Skin Temperature Monitoring.

Abstract: Hyperthermia and exertional heat illness (EHI) are performance and welfare issues for all exercising horses. Monitoring the thermoregulatory response allows for early recognition of metabolic heat accumulation during exercise and the possibility of taking prompt and effective preventative measures to avoid a further increase in core body temperature (Tc) leading to hyperthermia. Skin temperature (Tsk) monitoring is most used as a non-invasive tool to assess the thermoregulatory response pre- and post-exercise, particularly employing infrared thermographic equipment. However, only a few studies have used thermography to monitor skin temperature continuously during exercise. This commentary provides an overview of studies investigating surface skin temperature mainly by infrared thermography (IRT) during exercise. The scientific evidence, including methodologies, applications, and challenges associated with (continuous) skin temperature monitoring in horses during field exercise, is discussed. The commentary highlights that, while monitoring Tsk is straightforward, continuous Tsk alone does not always reliably estimate Tc evolvement during field exercise. In addition, inter-individual differences in thermoregulation need to be recognized and accounted for to optimize individual wellbeing. With the ongoing development and application of advanced wearable monitoring technology, there may be future advances in equipment and modeling for timely intervention with horses at hyperthermic risk to improve their welfare. However, at this point, infrared thermographic assessment of Tsk should always be used in conjunction with other clinical assessments and veterinary examinations for a reliable monitoring of the welfare of the horse.
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Publication Date: 2023-12-30 PubMed ID: 38200867PubMed Central: PMC10777899DOI: 10.3390/ani14010136Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article investigates the use of skin temperature monitoring to prevent exertional heat illness in horses. It evaluates the use of infrared thermography as a non-invasive tool to monitor heat accumulation during exercise.

Understanding the Research

  • The study revolves around the problems of hyperthermia and exertional heat illness (EHI) in horses. When horses exercise, they can accumulate metabolic heat which can increase their core body temperature, leading to these health issues.
  • The act of monitoring thermoregulatory responses paves the way for early detection of heat accumulation and allows for quick preventative measures that can prevent the escalation of body temperature and associated health concerns. This is crucial for both the performance and welfare of the horse.

The Role of Infrared Thermography

  • The research specifically focuses on skin temperature monitoring as a non-invasive tool that can be employed. Skin temperature monitoring is particularly used before and after exercise to assess these thermoregulatory responses.
  • Infrared thermographic (IRT) equipment is most often used for this purpose, even though continuous monitoring during exercise with this method has been limited in previous studies.
  • This commentary examines previous studies that have used IRT for monitoring surface skin temperature during exercise. They consider the scientific evidence, the methods used, applications, and potential challenges tied to continuous skin temperature monitoring.

Challenges and Areas of Improvement

  • The findings from these examinations indicate that while monitoring skin temperature is simple, using it alone might not reliably predict how the temperature evolves during field exercise.
  • Another point of discussion is the individual differences in thermoregulation among different horses. This factor needs to be recognized and factored in to make sure that individual wellbeing is optimally maintained.
  • The development and application of advanced wearable monitoring technology could present possible future advances which may allow for timely interventions for horses at risk of hyperthermia. This would be a significant improvement to their welfare.
  • However, the article concludes that using only infrared thermographic evaluations of temperature should always be accompanied by other clinical assessments and veterinary examinations to ensure the most effective monitoring of horse welfare.

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Verdegaal EJMM, Howarth GS, McWhorter TJ, Delesalle CJG. (2023). Thermoregulation during Field Exercise in Horses Using Skin Temperature Monitoring. Animals (Basel), 14(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14010136

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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
ISSN: 2076-2615
NlmUniqueID: 101635614
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 14
Issue: 1

Researcher Affiliations

Verdegaal, Elisabeth-Lidwien J M M
  • Thermoregulation Research Group, Equine Health and Performance Centre, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA 5116, Australia.
  • School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Roseworthy Campus, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA 5371, Australia.
  • Research Group of Comparative Physiology, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.
Howarth, Gordon S
  • Thermoregulation Research Group, Equine Health and Performance Centre, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA 5116, Australia.
  • School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Roseworthy Campus, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA 5371, Australia.
McWhorter, Todd J
  • Thermoregulation Research Group, Equine Health and Performance Centre, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA 5116, Australia.
  • School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Roseworthy Campus, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA 5371, Australia.
Delesalle, Catherine J G
  • Thermoregulation Research Group, Equine Health and Performance Centre, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA 5116, Australia.
  • Research Group of Comparative Physiology, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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