Background Radiological findings in the proximal sesamoid bones (sesamoids) are a
persistent source of controversy at Thoroughbred sales, due to inconsistent classification …

Background Osteochondrosis is considered multifactorial in origin, with factors such as
nutrition, conformation, body size, trauma and genetics thought to contribute to its …

Abstract Background Subchondral lucencies (SCLs) in the distal aspect of the medial
femoral condyle (MFC) of young Thoroughbred horses are a source of controversy on …

Osteochondrosis is a developmental orthopedic disease characterized by a defect of
enchondral ossification. This pathological condition develops and evolves during growth …

Introduction The veterinary yearling pre-sale repository radiographs have the potential to
impact both vendor and prospective purchaser. The primary aim of this study was to …

Background Abnormalities in vascular channel appearance within the proximal sesamoid
bone (PSB) are the most common findings in Thoroughbred yearling presale radiographs …

Diagnostic imaging is a mainstay in the investigation of equine neck and back pain, but
interpretation of radiographic and ultrasonographic findings in the spinal column of horses is …

Diagnostic reports written to assist stud managers in the sale of young Thoroughbreds have
not previously been used as a data source for the study of skeletal lesions. However …

Background The sale of young horses at bloodstock auctions plays an important role in the
success of the Thoroughbred industry worldwide. The Keeneland September Yearling Sale …

Background Veterinarians are required to interpret the significance of radiographic findings
for sale, soundness and future racing performance of weanling and yearling Thoroughbreds …