A NEW study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) funded by the Horserace Betting Levy Board and conducted in collaboration with colleagues from the Aristotle University in Greece, has identified that ageing causes a significant loss of blood vessels in the tendons of horses. This discovery offers vital insight into why older horses and people are more prone to tendon injuries and why these injuries heal more slowly and less effectively. The findings will help vets and trainers identify horses at higher risk of injury and choose the most appropriate treatment and rehabilitation strategies to improve recovery.

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