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  FIGURE LEGENDS Fig 1: Number of PRDS cases reported in Thoroughbred racehorses competing on the Highveld of South Africa from 1987 to 2013. Fig 2: Total monthly cases of PRDS in Thoroughbred racehorses competing in the Central Province Racing District of South Africa from 1987 to 2013 and average monthly maximum temperature. Fig 3: Prevalence of PRDS in racehorses competing over different distances from 1987 to 2013. The Relative Risk of PRDS associated with competing in races over 1201-1600m was 1.22 (P<0.0001) whilst that associated with competing in races of more than 1600m was 1.42 (P<0.0001) when compared to competing in races of less than 1200m. Fig 4: Prevalence of PRDS in racehorses of various ages competing in races from 1987 to 2013. The average prevalence (0.23 %) is indicated by the dotted line. Proceedings  of  the  South  African  Equine  Veterinary  Association  Congress  2016   31