Abstract
This article examines the assessment of racehorses' physiological condition based on the concentration of microelements in their blood serum from a scientific perspective. Due to the intensive development of equestrian sports and national horse racing, accurately and effectively assessing the functional capabilities of the animal's body has become a pressing issue. In this context, microelements and other biologically important elements are considered as the main indicators that ensure muscle function, nervous system stability, blood formation process, and general metabolism.
During the study, the microelement composition (potassium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron) in blood serum samples of racehorses at various stages of training and competition was determined. According to the obtained data, it was proven that the fluctuation of microelements is closely related to the horse's endurance to physical loads, the intensity of metabolism, and the overall physiological state. In addition, it was found that the deficiency or excess of certain microelements significantly affects sports performance and recovery time.
Based on the results presented in the article, the importance of monitoring microelements for a comprehensive assessment of racehorse health and effective planning of training programs is substantiated. This research allows for the application of scientifically based approaches to veterinary control and increasing the performance of sport horses.
01 Introduction
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