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- Title
Stakeholder perceptions of thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australia: can we do better?
- Authors
Hardwick, JL; Ahern, BJ; Franklin, SH
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; HORSE breeding; DIGITAL audio; ENDOSCOPY; TRAINING of veterinarians; HORSE equipment; FOCUS groups
- Publication
Australian Veterinary Journal, 2024, Vol 102, Issue 7, p353
- ISSN
0005-0423
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/avj.13332