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Growth and Development of the Lusitano Foal on Extensive Systems

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One of the main goals of horse breeding industry is to raise animals with a sound and adequate musculoskeletal system that withstands the rigors of training and competition. Therefore, the knowledge of the most adequate growth model for each breed and purpose, as well as the factors that influence skeleton development, is of high concern for breeders and users. The Lusitano horse is no exception. This Portuguese breed has become more popular as a sport and leisure horse due to its functional and behavior characteristics. In this review we will bring about an integrated approach on the characterization of the Lusitano production systems, both for the broodmare productive cycle and further foals’ growth and development. In particular, the application of non-linear models to foals’ growth data from birth to the onset of training, has enabled a comprehensive overview on growth patterns of the Lusitano horse when managed in extensive systems, which constitutes innovative information for this breed. Based on the achievements of our research team, the relationship among growth patterns, bone metabolism and osteoarticular quality are also highlighted.

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Fradinho, M.J., Bessa, R.J.B., Caldeira, R.M., Ferreira-Dias, G. (2020). Growth and Development of the Lusitano Foal on Extensive Systems. In: Freitas Duarte, A., Lopes da Costa, L. (eds) Advances in Animal Health, Medicine and Production . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61981-7_9

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