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Changes in performance were compared statistically. RPR, RE and PI were analysed using a regression model.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    <jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>\n                    : The percentage of horses that improved in performance following the procedure was 28\u201351% for the 3 measures of performance, compared to 21\u201353% for the matched controls. There was no significant effect of the procedure on the changes in RPR or RE. There was a significant effect of the procedure on the change in PI (P = 0.015) with more treated horses achieving an improved PI and fewer acquiring a worse PI than matched control horses. The measures of performance showed significant correlation.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    <jats:italic>Conclusions<\/jats:italic>\n                    : Thermocautery of the soft palate alone may not be the most efficacious treatment of DDSP.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    <jats:italic>Potential relevance<\/jats:italic>\n                    : Production of a reliable measure of racehorse performance may be possible.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.2746\/042516408x320898","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2008,9,12]],"date-time":"2008-09-12T03:48:49Z","timestamp":1221191329000},"page":"508-513","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":29,"title":["The use of race winnings, ratings and a performance index to assess the effect of thermocautery of the soft palate for treatment of horses with suspected intermittent dorsal displacement. 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