Publications by Julia W Riley

Publications by authors named "Julia W Riley"

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Administration of sodium hyaluronate to adult horses prior to and immediately after exercise does not alter the range of motion in either the tarsus or metacarpophalangeal joints.

Julia W Riley Lara M Chance Madison R Barshick Sally E Johnson

Transl Anim Sci

November 2024

Article Synopsis

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is used for its anti-inflammatory and lubrication properties in horses, and this study looked at its effects on joint range of motion (ROM) after exercise.
Horses were injected with either a placebo or HA before and after a standardized exercise test, with their fetlock and hock joint flexion measured later.
The results showed minimal improvement in fetlock flexion and no significant benefits in hock ROM for HA-treated horses compared to the control group, suggesting HA injections around exercise do not enhance joint mobility.

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A Carnitine-Containing Product Improves Aspects of Post-Exercise Recovery in Adult Horses.

Sally E Johnson Madison R Barshick Madison L Gonzalez Julia Wells Riley Megan E Pelletier

Animals (Basel)

February 2023

Strenuous exercise can cause tissue damage, leading to an extended recovery period. To counteract delayed post-exercise recovery, a commercial product containing L-carnitine (AID) was tested in adult horses performing consecutive exercise tests to exhaustion. Fit Thoroughbreds were administered an oral bolus of placebo (CON) or AID prior to performing an exercise test to exhaustion (D1).