Table 4.
The prevalence of health parameters assessed in each breeding horse category.
| Parameter | Percentage of Stallions (n = 330) | Percentage of Broodmares (n = 365) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormal hair coat condition | 12.73 (42) | 7.67 (28) | 0.114 |
| Abnormal hair quality in the mane/tail | 10.91 (36) | 16.71 (61) | 0.507 |
| Body lesions | 12.73 (42) | 10.41 (38) | 0.422 |
| Lip corner lesions | 5.76 (19) | 0.00 | 0.082 |
| Lesions at harness contact points | 7.27 (24) | 3.29 (12) | 0.731 |
| Lower leg (foot) lesions | 15.45 (51) | 7.40 (27) | 0.234 |
| Swollen tendons/joints | 23.64 (78) | 1.64 (6) | 0.002 |
| Abnormal hoof horn quality | 28.48 (94) | 1.37 (5) | 0.001 |
| Abnormal hoof shape | 7.57 (25) | 6.30 (23) | 0.708 |
| Abnormal sole surface | 9.39 (31) | 0.00 | 0.072 |
| Hoof walls too long or too short | 26.06 (86) | 18.90 (69) | 0.144 |
| Inadequate horseshoes | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Abnormal gait | 64.85 (214) | 7.40 (27) | 0.0001 |
| Dyspnea | 16.06 (53) | 0.00 | 0.008 |
| Cough | 6.36 (21) | 0.00 | 0.104 |
| Nasal discharge | 7.57 (25) | 3.01 (11) | 0.412 |
| Ocular discharge | 6.97 (23) | 0.00 | 0.093 |
| Diarrhea | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Abnormal vision | 4.85 (16) | 2.47 (9) | 0.713 |
| Dental check (At least one) | 6.36 (21) | 6.85 (25) | 0.806 |
For p-values less than 0.05 (bold values), difference between horse categories are significant.