Table 1 Cohorts and sampling groups. Blood samples from each dog were retrieved prior to the training season (A sample), and after the race (B sample). The dogs were divided in three groups; finishers, withdrawals and non-participants/controls
Blood sampling during training season, fall 2012 (A samples) | ||
|---|---|---|
Cohort 1 (A1 samples) | Cohort 2 (A2 samples) | Cohort 3 (A3 samples) |
In training | In training | In training |
n = 25 | n = 21 | n = 19 |
Blood sampling after the race, 2013 (B samples) | ||
|---|---|---|
Cohort 1 (B1 samples) | Cohort 2 (B2 samples) | Cohort 3 (B3 samples) |
Finishing dogs | Withdrawn dogs | Non-participating/control dogs |