• Evidence-based and yet very practical, Equine Thermography in Practice discusses how to use the tool in the diagnosis of equine musculoskeletal injuries. It covers what the user can expect to see in normal versus injured horses, and gives guidelines for best practice. The book builds from basics covering the principles of thermography, then reviews its applications in equine veterinary medicine and the role of the technique regarding equestrian athletes and rehabilitation.

    Fully updated throughout with new references and additional illustrative case studies, this new edition:

    - Covers advances made in thermography applications for rehabilitation, such as assessing the effectiveness of physical devices like lasers, magnetic therapy, shock wave therapy and cryotherapy with additional updated references

    - Includes new cases and thermographic images to illustrate improvements in the technology.

    - Updates knowledge on thermographic imaging technology.

    - Extensively illustrated and thoroughly referenced, this book is indispensable for both novice and experienced practitioners using the technique, including equine veterinarians, and equine physiotherapists and body work practitioners.

  • 1 Principles of Equine Thermography
    1.1 Thermography
    1.2 Methods for Measuring Infrared Radiation
    1.3 Principles of Infrared Radiation
    1.4 The Thermographic Image
    1.5 Thermographic Imaging Technology
    1.6 Thermography as a Diagnostic Tool in Equine Medicine
    1.7 Normal Body Surface Temperature Distribution of the Horse
    1.7.1 Anatomical structure
    1.7.2 Subcutaneous tissue
    1.7.3 Muscle tissue
    1.7.4 Hair coat
    1.7.5 Season of the year
    2 Fundamentals of Thermographic Examination
    2.1 Procedures for Thermographic Examination, Including the Impact of Environmental Conditions
    2.1.1 Preparing a room for thermographic examination
    2.1.2 Preparing a horse for thermographic examination
    2.1.3 Interview with the horse owner
    2.2 Taking Images of the Horse
    2.2.1 Thermographic protocol
    2.2.2 Correct positioning of the horse and camera
    2.2.3 Sample thermographic images
    2.2.3.1 Lateral aspect of the horse
    2.2.3.2 Distal forelimbs
    2.2.3.3 Distal hindlimbs
    2.2.3.4 Shoulder area
    2.2.3.5 Croup area
    2.2.3.6 Chest area
    2.2.3.7 Neck area
    2.2.3.8 Head area
    2.2.3.9 Back area
    2.3 Most Frequently Made Errors in Thermographic Imaging
    3 Interpretation of Thermographic Images and the Normal Superficial Temperature Distribution of the Horse
    3.1 Thermography Analysis for Veterinary or Prophylactic Purposes
    3.2 Analysis of Symmetry and Repeatability of Body Surface Temperature Distribution in Contralateral Body Areas of the Horse
    3.2.1 Determination of body surface temperature differences between symmetrical body areas or regions of interest
    3.2.2 Determination of body surface temperature along linear ROIs or at specific points on the body surface
    3.2.3 Interpretation of thermograms
    3.2.3.1 Distal forelimbs and hindlimbs
    3.2.3.2 Back area
    3.2.3.3 Shoulder area
    3.2.3.4 Neck area
    3.2.3.5 Head area
    3.2.3.6 Croup area
    3.2.3.7 Chest area
    3.2.4 What should be considered in thermographic image interpretation?
    3.2.5 Thermographic reports
    4 Development of Equine Thermography and Its Use in Equestrianism
    4.1 Development of Thermography in Equine Veterinary Medicine
    4.2 Use of Thermography in Equestrianism
    4.2.1 Use of thermography to monitor horse welfare
    4.2.2 Use of thermography to assess saddle fit
    4.2.3 Use of thermography to assess hoof function
    4.3 Use of Thermography to Assess Racing Performance
    5 Use of Thermography in Physiotherapy
    5.1 Thermography Applications in Equine Physiotherapy
    5.2 Manual Assessment of the Horse
    5.2.1 Head area
    5.2.1.1 Skeletal system
    5.2.1.2 Muscular system
    5.2.1.3 Indicators of a problem
    5.2.1.4 Manual and visual assessment of the head
    5.2.2 Neck area
    5.2.2.1 Skeletal system
    5.2.2.2 Muscular system
    5.2.2.3 Indicators of a problem
    5.2.2.4 Manual and visual assessment of the neck area
    5.2.3 Forelimb area
    5.2.3.1 Skeletal system
    5.2.3.2 Muscular system
    5.2.3.3 Indicators of a problem
    5.2.3.4 Manual and visual assessment of the forelimb
    5.2.4 Back area
    5.2.4.1 Skeletal system
    5.2.4.2 Muscular system
    5.2.4.3 Indicators of a problem
    5.2.4.4 Manual and visual assessment of the back
    5.2.5 Hindlimb area
    5.2.5.1 Skeletal system
    5.2.5.2 Muscular system
    5.2.5.3 Indicators of a problem
    5.2.5.4 Manual and visual assessment of the hindlimb
    5.3 Muscle Function
    5.3.1 Linked muscle function
    5.3.2 Antagonistic muscle function
    5.3.3 Diagonal limb muscle function
    5.4 Dysfunction of the Musculoskeletal System: Summary
    6 Recommendations for Thermography Application
    References
    Appendix 1:  Equine Thermographic Examination Questionnaire
    Index
    Back Cover

  • Dr Maria Soroko-Dubrovina, PhD, MSc

    Associate professor and researcher at the Institute of Animal Breeding, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland. Fulbright Scholar, Department of Animal Science, Purdue University 2018. She gained her PhD in Agricultural Science with a specialisation in Animal Husbandry from the University of Environmental and Life Sciences of Wroclaw. Her Master's degree in Equine Science was completed at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Wales, United Kingdom. Recently, in 2019, Maria was awarded the higher degree of Habilitated Doctor by the University of Agriculture in Cracow, Poland. Since 2008 the Maria has practiced thermography extensively in equine physiotherapy and in veterinary medicine, cooperating with veterinarians, horse breeders and trainers. She is also the owner and director of the company "Equine Massage - Maria Soroko-Dubrovina", www.eqma.pl, which offers equine rehabilitation and thermography services, professional courses and workshops associated with horse rehabilitation and the application of thermography in veterinary and sports medicine. Maria's scientific research interests cover the aspect of animals thermoregulation, with the focus on mechanisms heat transfer depending on horses' individual characteristics, performance, and changing environmental conditions. Research interests also include application of thermography in equine veterinary medicine and rehabilitation. She is a member of the European Association of Thermography. She has many years of experience in equine physiotherapy, achieving qualifications as an Equine Body Worker in sport massage and remedial therapy. Maria is also a British Horse Society riding instructor.

    Dr Mina Davies Morel, PhD, Reg. Anim. Sci., SFHEA - Mina

    Is an Emeritus Reader at Aberystwyth University. After studying for her degree in Animal Science at Nottingham University she went on to do her PhD at Aberystwyth University. After her Animal Health Trust Wooldridge farm livestock personal post-doctoral scholarship she took up a position on the staff of the Welsh Agricultural College and then Aberystwyth University where she set up and managed the Equine Department. Throughout her career Mina developed and managed, as well as taught, on the University's suite of equine science and studies courses, ranging from Foundation degree to MSc. Mina had particular responsibility for postgraduate students and for many years was Course Director of the MSc Equine Science and MSc Animal Science courses in addition to being Director of Postgraduate taught programmes and supervising research students. Mina was awarded the University teaching excellence award and the Higher Education Academy Senior Fellowship award. She has taught on, and held external examiner/adviser positions in, numerous Universities in UK and abroad. Mina has published widely in the scientific and popular press in addition to being the author of 4 text books. Mina retired in 2020 and was awarded an Emeritus position at Aberystwyth University where, along with Edinburgh University, she continues to teach, as well as continuing her lifelong interest in horses as a hobby.

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