Longitudinal ultrasound measurement of the equine third metacarpal bone as a predictor of mechanical testing properties /

"Bucked shins'' are thought to be micro-fractures in phics.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dyer, Stephanie Ann, 1970-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1999.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
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Summary:"Bucked shins'' are thought to be micro-fractures in phics.
ANOVAS were performed. Final results indicate that
are of great importance to the racing industry due to
comical layer of the equine third metacarpal bone and
diagnostic technique to identify the onset of bucked
further studies are necessary to determine whether
lost training time. There is currently no feasible
mechanical testing methodology. Linear regression and
procedures. Twenty specimens were collected.
shins. The purpose of this study was to determine if
Soundscan 2000[] was an appropriate predictor of bone
strength characterized by mechanical testing
the dorsal aspect of the
the longitudinal speed of sound as measured by
third metacarpal bone.
this technology is appropriate for use on the equine
Ultrasound measurements were taken and bone specimens
were loaded until failure using three-point bending
Item Description:"Major subject: Veterinary Medicine and Surgery".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 65 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (leaves 60-64).