[en] High-resolution respirometry is a new advanced technology that measures OXPHOS capacities, i.e. the ability of the muscle cell to produce energy in presence of oxygen. These studies demonstrated that OXPHOS capacities correlate with fitness level and racing performance. Furthermore, altered OXPHOS capacities indicate risk of developing exercise-induced myopathy thus contributing to maintain welfare by adapting training and management of the horse to this risk.
Research Center/Unit :
FARAH - Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health - ULiège
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Votion, Dominique ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Scientifiques attachés au Doyen (F MV)
Robert, Céline
Serteyn, Didier ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Dép. clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés (DCA) > Anesthésiologie gén. et pathologie chirurg. des grds animaux
Language :
English
Title :
Assessing muscle mitochondrial function to improve training, performance and to early detect exertional myopathies in sport horses
Publication date :
June 2016
Event name :
12th International Society for Equitation Science Conference
Event place :
Saumur, France
Event date :
du 23 au 25 juin 2016
Audience :
International
Funders :
DGA - Région wallonne. Direction générale de l'Agriculture IFCE - Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Équitation
