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Current Projects

Development of a Periodized Conditioning and Nutrition Program for Military Working Dogs
Robert Gillette & Craig Angle

Flat Coated Retriever Study
Robert Gillette, Craig Angle, Sherry Johnston

Exercise Induced Medical Issues (EIMI)
Robert Gillette, Craig Angle, Sherry Johnston

The Variation in Environment Over Different Surfaces
Craig Angle & Rob Gillette 

Standardizing Blood Testing Methods for Nutritional Research in Athletic Dogs
Robert Gillette, Craig Angle, & Joe Washlage

Kinematic Evaluation of English and Western Style Equestrian Riders During Technical Movements
Craig Angle & Robert Gillette

Evaluating Equine Lameness: A Long Distance Diagnostic Tool
Robert Gillette, Craig Angle &Sherry Johnston  

An evaluation of kinematic alterations in the horse due to a medically induced lameness of the fetlock joint.
R. L. Gillette, J. Schumacher, T. C. Angle, & S. Johnston

Pre participation musculoskeletal exams in 56 agility dogs to determine musculoskeletal status prior to the athletic season.
R. L. Gillette, & T. C. Angle

Affects of anticipation in sled dogs
J. Waschlag, T. C. Angle, & R. L. Gillette

Development of a metabolic performance measurement system for canine athletes using real time and logged GPS, heart rate, and temperature monitoring technology.
T. C. Angle & Robert Gillette

Racetrack surface consistency in the racing greyhound.
Rob Gillette, Michael Peterson, Craig Angle

Investigation of a mechanical mock greyhound foot impact model to analyze track surfaces for a safety evaluation in four different climate zones in the United States.
Rob Gillette, Michael Peterson, Craig Angle

Investigation of a mechanical mock greyhound foot impact model to analyze track surfaces for a safety evaluation.
Rob Gillette, Michael Peterson, Craig Angle

Development of a thoroughbred race horse hoof impact model for gauging race track surface safety.
Michael Peterson, Robert Gillette, Wayne MacIlwrath, Craig Angle, Raoul Reiser