Changes of plasma uric acid levels in horses after galloping.
Two horses were alternately galloped and cantered at 48 h intervals in a cross over trial. Galloping produced a rise in plasma lactic and uric acids. The lactic acid decreased in concentration whereas the uric acid increased in the hour after exercise. Plasma phosphate levels were depressed 1 h after galloping. There was no significant variation in these parameters after cantering. Possible reasons for these changes are discussed.
D000818:Animals; D006736:Horses / Q000097:blood*; D007773:Lactates / Q000097:blood; D005082:Physical Exertion; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000097:blood*
D007773:Lactates; D014527:Uric Acid