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Pattama Ritruechai

Pattama

I am a qualified veterinarian (D.V.M.) and worked in equine practice for 9 years in Thailand. After I finished my master science degree (M.S.) in Theriogenology. I started to be a lecturer at Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University. In the meantime I worked for Thailand Equestrian Federation as a Team veterinarian as well. This is the reason why I wanted to learn more about structure and motion of the horse. The Royal Thai Government sponsored me to study my PhD at The Royal Veterinary College during 2005-2008. My research interest is the biomechanics of equine back and my supervisor was Dr. James Wakeling.

On completion of my PhD, I returned to Thailand and I am working as a lecturer at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University now. My current project is the study of blood parameters and muscle stiffness on thoroughbreds during incremental treadmill exercise test. I am working at the Equine Clinic as well, so I have less time for research at present.

Email: Oi.ritruechai at gmail.com or vspattama at mahidol.ac.th

Publications


2009	Cottriall, S., Ritruechai, P. and Wakeling, J.M. (2009) The effect of training aids on the longissimus dorsi in the equine back. Equine Comp. Exerc. Physiol. 5(3-4): 111-114.
2008	Ritruechai, P., Weller, R. and Wakeling, J.M. (2008) Regionalisation of the muscle fascicle architecture in the equine longissimus dorsi muscle. Equine Vet. J. 40: 246-251.
	Sneddon, J.C., Ritruechai, P., de Yanés, G.S., Howard, C.V. (2008) Seasonal influences on quantitative changes in sweat-associated anatomy in native and thoroughbred horses. Vet. Dermatol. 19(3): 163-73.
2007	Wakeling, J.M., Ritruechai, P., Dalton, S. and Nankervis, K. (2007) Segmental variation in the activity and function of the equine longissimus dorsi muscle during walk and trot. Equine Comp. Exerc. Physiol. 4: 95-103.

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