AAEP Seeks Proposals For Wearable Biometric Sensors To Improve Early Injury Detection In Thoroughbred Racing

The American Association of Equine Practitioners was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse.
Published
22nd Nov 2023
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Wearable biometric sensors are regularly in use around the world to generate data used for training, but more accurate sensors will be able to detect even smaller changes in movement, indicating when an issue may be occurring. This can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.

AAEP, AAEP Seeks Proposals For Wearable Biometric Sensors To Improve Early Injury Detection In Thoroughbred Racing, Paulick Report, 22nd November 2023. Read full article.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today released a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting proposals from applicants for a joint project that will involve the development and application of wearable biometric sensor technologies to improve early detection of musculoskeletal injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses in the United States.

About AAEP

The American Association of Equine Practitioners, headquartered in Lexington, Ky., was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse. Currently, AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners through its over 9,000 members worldwide and is actively involved in ethics issues, practice management, research and continuing education in the equine veterinary profession and horse industry.

Tags: horse welfare / racetrack safety / science / soundness / technology

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