Evaluation of Non-Invasive Sampling Techniques for the Molecular Surveillance of Equid Herpes viruses in Yearling Horses

Author

A. Khan, E. Olajid, M. Friedrich, Anna Holt Lutz and S. Goehring

Year and channel of publication

Published in Viruses - July 202416(7):1091

Introduction

In the study non-invasive non-contact sampling techniques are assessed as surveillance tools for EHV-1.

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Factors associated with safe completion of FEI Eventing cross-country (2008–2018).

Author

E. Bennet, H. Cameron-Whytock and T. Parkin, D.H.

Year and channel of publication

Equine Veterinary Journal 2024

Introduction

The purpose of the study was to identify factors associated with running clear in the cross-country phase of FEI eventing.

In the study data was evaluated from 107 348 horse starts worldwide in all FEI competitions between January 2008 and December 2018.

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Estimating rectal temperature in exercising horses in a competition environment using infrared thermal imaging

Author

D.J. Marlin, H. Reynolds, K. Mukai, K. Neil and G. Akerström

Year and channel of publication

Comparative Exercise Physiology (2023) DOI:10.1163/17552559-20230026

Introduction

The study provides scientific evidence for FEIs method of monitoring horses during exercise in hot and humid climate.

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We have demonstrated the potential to make Eventing safer: what will happen next? 

Author

E. D. Bennet, T.D.H. Parkin and H. Cameron‐Whytock (2023)

Year and channel of publication

2023 Equine Veterinary Journal, 55(5), p. 726.

Introduction

This paper is a summary review of historical and scientific aspects of the safety work related to Eventing.

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FEI Eventing: fence‐level risk factors for falls during the cross‐country phase (2008‐2018)

Author

E. D. Bennet, H. Cameron‐Whytock and T.D.H. Parkin

Year and channel of publication

(2023) Equine Veterinary Journal, 55(3), pp. 463-473.

Introduction

The aim of the study was to provide descriptive statistics and identify fence-level risk factors for horses competing in FEI Championships and Games between 2008 and 2018.

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Gait screening using a mobile phone application

Author

Jonna Martinsson, DVM and Elin Hernlund, DVM, PhD

Year and channel of publication

Project report to the FEI 2022 

Published MSc paper on SLU.se (link) 

Introduction

The aim of this study was to describe vertical movement symmetry of head and pelvis in eventing horses as they trotted up during the horse inspection before and during an international FEI long format eventing competition. A full study based on this pilot is ongoing.

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FEI Eventing: risk factors for horse falls and unseated riders during the cross‐country phase (2008‐2018)

Author

E. D. Bennet, H. Cameron‐Whytock and T.D.H. Parkin

Year and channel of publication

(2022). Equine Veterinary Journal, 54(5), pp. 885-894.

Introduction

The aim of the study was to provide descriptive statistics and identify l risk factors for horses and riders competing in FEI Championships and Games between 2008 and 2018.

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Mechanical nociceptive thresholds in endurance horses

Author

Morgane Schambourg, Polly Taylor

Year and channel of publication

01 February 2020

Introduction

The overall purpose of the project was to produce an evidence-based system that could identify horses with a low sensitivity in their lower limbs to prevent them from catastrophic injury. The study forms the scientific basis for the FEI Hyposensitivity Control System used at FEI Endurance Events.

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Factors associated with completion of FEI Endurance rides (2012–2019): modelling success to promote welfare-oriented decisions in the equestrian sport of endurance

Author

T. Zuffa, E.D. Bennet and T.D.H. Parkin

Year and channel of publication

(2022) Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 198, 105534

Introduction

This is a multivariable study to report factors associated with the positive outcome of endurance rides – their successful completion. The study  included 74,629 starts made by 21,346 unique horses in one-day international-level competitions held worldwide between July 2012 and December 2019.

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The association between clinical parameters recorded at vet gates during FEI Endurance rides and the imminent risk of elimination

Author

E. D. Bennet, M. E. Hayes, M. E., L. Friend and T.D.H. Parkin

Year and channel of publication

(2020) Equine Veterinary Journal, 52(6), pp. 832-840

Introduction

The aim of the study was to identify risk factors recorded on vet cards that were associated with elimination at subsequent loops.

Data relating to 3213 horse starts worldwide in international (CEI) events during 2014 were analysed.

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The impact of the mandatory rest period in FEI Endurance events

Author

E. Bennet and T.D.H. Parkin

Year and channel of publication

(2020) Equine Veterinary Journal, 52(2), pp. 268-272

Introduction

As part of a rules revision process the FEI commissioned this study to determine how Mandatory Rest Periods impacted on the Failure to Complete in FEI Endurance Events.

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Preparation for and management of horses and athletes During equestrian events held in thermally challenging Environments

Author

Dr David Marlin, Dr Martha Misheff Dr and Peter Whitehead.

Year and channel of publication

FEI internal report published on March 2018

Introduction

Advisory paper to FEI stakeholders in preparation of Tryon 2018 and Tokyo 2020.

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FEI Endurance events: riding speeds as a risk factor for elimination (2012-2015)

Author

E.D. Bennet and T.D.H. Parkin

Year and channel of publication

(2018) Veterinary Journal, 236, pp. 37-43

Introduction

This study examined the association between riding speed and elimination in FEI endurance events. A total of 35,061 horse starts from 1 July 2012 to 31 December 2015 were included in a multivariable logistic regression model containing 25 different risk factors.

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FEI Endurance events: risk factors for failure to qualify outcomes at the level of the horse, ride, and rider (2010-2015)

Author

E.D Bennet and T.D.H. Parkin

Year and channel of publication

(2018) Veterinary Journal, 236, pp. 44-48

Introduction

This study of elite endurance riding was conducted using data from every FEI endurance event from 2010 to 2015, comprising 82,917 starts. The aim of the study was to identify risk factors associated with failure to qualify outcomes for horses during FEI endurance rides.

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Causes of Fatalities During FEI Three-Day Eventing​

Author

Imogen Comyn, Andrew P Bathe, Alastair Foote and Celia M Marr

Year and channel of publication

Poster at ACVIM 2015 - Abstract presentation at BEVA 2015

Introduction

The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of sudden death and fatal catastrophic injury in FEI Three-Day

Eventing and to review FEI Three-Day Eventing post mortem

data for sudden death cases

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Equestrian Surfaces White Paper

Author

L.Roepstorff et.al.

Year and channel of publication

FEI publication March 2014

Introduction

This report describes from the complex factors involved in equine surfaces from a scientific perspective.

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Equestrian Surfaces – A Guide

Author

L.Roepstorff et.al.

Year and channel of publication

Co-published by the Swedish Equestrian Federation, SLU and FEI in 2014

Introduction

This guide provides back ground and practical guidance on construction, maintenance and use of equine surfaces.

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