Evaluation of agreement for radiographic lesions and risk for racing in thoroughbred yearling sale repository radiographs.

ABSTRACT:

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 determine inter-observer agreement for orthopaedic lesions identified in thoroughbred yearling repository radiographs. A secondary goal was to determine agreement when using a pre-defined risk rating classification.

Methods

Three experienced specialist equine surgeons (2 ACVS & 1 FANZCVS) interpreted thirty repository radiographs once each for radiographic abnormalities. Each radiographic abnormality was given an associated risk assessment for future racing performance.

Results

The use of a pre-defined risk rating grading scale resulted in good to excellent agreement as observers reached a consens

SUBMITTER: Argue BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11483323 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature