Radiographic lucencies in the medial femoral condyle of Thoroughbred sale yearlings: a preliminary investigation of the effect on race records.

Radiographic lucencies in the medial femoral condyle of Thoroughbred sale yearlings reduce the likelihood a horse will sell at auction and the price paid compared with unaffected horses in the same sale; however, no difference in racing results was found between affected and unaffected horses. Authors’ addresses: Equine Medical Associates, 996 Nandino Boulevard, Lexington, KY 40511 (Whitman, Morehead, Prichard, Hance); and the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706 (Keuler, Santschi); e-mail: whitmandvm@yahoo.com (Whitman). © 2006 AAEP.