Catastrophic musculoskeletal injury (CMI) remains one of the most serious welfare challenges in Thoroughbred racing. A new study led by researchers at Washington State University (WSU) suggests that wearable sensor technology, combined with advanced data analysis, could help identify horses at highest risk before an injury occurs.

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed important light on why aging tendons are more vulnerable to injury and slower to heal. By identifying specific age-related changes in tendon blood vessels, this study opens the door to new therapeutic approaches.