Early diagnosis and treatment is key to treating any disease. With cutting-edge technology, our clinic strives to offer high quality diagnostic imaging, using such tools as endoscopy, gastroscopy, digital radiography, and digital utrasonography with color-flow Doppler. Endoscopy and gastroscopy allow a veterinarian to see areas such as the nasal passage, pharynx, trachea, esophagus, stomach, urinary tract, uterus and bladder. Our digital equipment even lets us forward images electronically to referral doctors for updates and specialists for timely second opinions.
Digital Radiography:
Digital radiology allows instant high detail radiographs, providing information that often was not visualized on plain film x-rays. Subtle lesions can be visualized, examined, and the image adjusted from the level of individual hairs down to deep bone. Under high magnification images remain very clear and margins retain sharp contrast. The "computerized" capability of this system allows us to adjust tones to best match the diagnostic needs of the individual horse. This technology helps us detect very small problems which are not visible on traditional x-rays. Digital radiography allows us to diagnose the problem before it becomes a serious issue. A misdiagnosis can result in a career-ending injury for the horse and a great loss for the owner.
We currently use Aloka ultrasound machines for reproduction and a Pico digital ultrasound for lameness evaluation. This valuable tool allows us to glimpse inside the soft tissue structures. Ligaments and tendons can be evaluated by sight and touch for heat and swelling. Ultrasound allows for real-time measurement of damaged fibers so that we are better able assess the degree of injury, provide a prognosis and appropriate treatment plan.
Digital Ultrasound:
Ultrasound provides high-detailed viewing of soft tissue injuries such as ligaments and tendons as well as back and joint diseases.
For reproduction, ultrasound allows us to closely monitor and plan for the most likely time of ovulation allowing for more precise timing of insemination. In addition, ultrasound aids in evaluating your mare’s reproductive tract for inflammation, infection and other potential problems.
Gastroscopy and Endoscopy:
Using our 1 meter Endoscope we are able to visualize the upper respiratory system including the sinuses, guttural pouches and larynx. This allows for early recognition and treatment of many respiratory diseases.
The 3 meter scope allows us to visualize the stomach, pylorus and the upper most portion of the small intestine. We are then able to detect stomach abnormalities such as ulcers.
