Effects of Racing Surface and Turn Radius on Fatal Limb Fractures in Thoroughbred Racehorses
North American Thoroughbred racing is conducted on three types of surfaces—dirt, turf, and synthetic. The tracks are oval, and races are run counterclockwise. The loading on right and left limbs is expected to differ as a function of turn radius, banking, surface, and gait asymmetry. Hind limbs and...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Sustainability |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/2/539 |