Stakeholder perceptions of thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australia: can we do better?

J L Hardwick; B J Ahern; S H Franklin

doi:10.1111/avj.13332

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Stakeholder perceptions of thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australia: can we do better?

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Stakeholder perceptions of thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australia: can we do better?

J L Hardwick, B J Ahern and S H Franklin

Australian veterinary journal, Vol.102(7), pp.353-361

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.13332

PMID: 38590275

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Abstract

endoscopy

upper airway

stakeholder participation

sales

focus groups

horses

Objective To identify thoroughbred industry stakeholders' views on the yearling sales endoscopy in Australia. Design Semi-structured qualitative group interviews with equine veterinarians, thoroughbred breeders and yearling purchasers. Methods Twenty-nine experienced thoroughbred industry stakeholders participated in online focus groups: (1) equine veterinarians involved in yearling endoscopy; (2) thoroughbred breeders; and (3) yearling buyers. The focus groups were audio and video recorded and digital whiteboards were available. Data was transcribed, live-coded and analysed thematically. Results The main themes identified included the uncertainty surrounding the relationship between yearling laryngeal function and future performance, especially the significance of yearlings with grade 3 out of 5 laryngeal function; interobserver variability in the laryngeal function grade assigned by veterinarians to the same endoscopic exam; and the presence of intra-horse variability in laryngeal function over different time points. Discussion Stakeholders raised multiple concerns about the current yearling sales endoscopy process in Australia. Recommendations to address these concerns include further investigation into the race performance of yearlings identified with grade 3 laryngeal function; training of veterinarians to reduce inter-observer variability; and the need to determine the most appropriate grading system to use in yearlings. Future research should evaluate the significance of intra-horse variability in a yearling population.

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Title: Stakeholder perceptions of thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australia: can we do better?
Authors/Creators: J L Hardwick - School of Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, 6150, Australia
B J Ahern - The University of Queensland
S H Franklin - The University of Adelaide
Publication Details: Australian veterinary journal, Vol.102(7), pp.353-361
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Australian Veterinary Association.
Grant note: Agrifutures Australia
Identifiers: 991005654364107891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary Medicine
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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