Computed Tomography (CT)
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CT for Equine Limb Fracture Diagnosis? (AAEP 2012)
One veterinarian believes CT offers a better option for imaging some lower limb fractures than radiography.
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Microstructural Alterations and Navicular Bone Degeneration
Researchers hope to more fully characterize alterations at the microscopic level in diseased navicular bones.
Photo by Stacie Aarsvold, BS
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CT for Equine Limb Fracture Diagnosis? (AAEP 2012)
March 01, 2013
One veterinarian believes CT offers a better option for imaging some lower limb fractures than radiography.... Read More
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Latest Technologies in Diagnosing Equine Lameness
May 14, 2012
Dr. Kent Allen discusses current options in diagnostic technology for lameness detection in horses.... Read More
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Atlantic Veterinary College Purchases Veterinary CT Scanner
April 18, 2012
The AVC purchased a computed tomography (CT) scanner for use in large and small animals, including horses.... Read More
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Microstructural Alterations and Navicular Bone Degeneration
March 03, 2012
Researchers hope to more fully characterize alterations at the microscopic level in diseased navicular bones.... Read More
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Answers Sought in Treating Foal Respiratory Disease
August 07, 2011
Foals are small enough to fit in the gantry of a CT machine, which is helpful in assessing lung disease.... Read More
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AAEP 2010 Convention Complete Coverage
March 17, 2011
A wrap-up of the 2010 AAEP Convention, including in-depth coverage of nearly 100 presentations and sessions.... Read More
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Colorado State Vet Teaching Hospital Unveils New PET/CT Scanner
November 08, 2009
A ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 2 marked the unveiling of a new PET/CT (positron emission tomography/computed tomography) scanner at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital that is the first of its kind in any hospital in... Read More
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New MRI for Horses Available at Florida Vet School
November 04, 2009
A new clinical imaging system in place at the University of Florida (UF) Veterinary Medical Center will enable veterinarians to obtain diagnostic images of previously inaccessible and larger parts of the body, such as the upper legs of horses... Read More
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Equine Sinus Surgery Aided by CT Scan
July 31, 2009
Paranasal sinus surgery is a challenging operation that can encounter complications, such as pneumocephalus, a condition in which air is trapped inside the brain. Veterinarians recently used a computed tomography (CT) scan to decide the best way... Read More
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AAEP 2007 Convention Complete Coverage
February 12, 2009
A complete wrap-up of the 2007 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention held in Orlando, Fla.... Read More
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Histology Goes 3-D with Imaging Technique
February 01, 2009
State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology is being optimized by Belgian researchers to create three-dimensional images of a microscopic object--without destroying the object being studied. "Current methods of... Read More
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Diagnosing Horse Health Problems
August 15, 2008
Equine experts at the 2007 AAEP Convention discussed numerous diagnostic topics.... Read More
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A Clearer Picture (Imaging Technologies)
April 01, 2008
Advancements in imaging technologies make diagnoses easier. For decades veterinarians have relied upon a number of different imaging tools, from radiographs to ultrasonography, to diagnose lameness, pregnancy, and... Read More
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Lameness Diagnostics
June 01, 2004
Quite often, the diagnostic tools and techniques at the disposal of your mobile veterinary service are all that are needed to solve the mystery. Some horse owners have been through this routine a time or two: Your vet will ask to see your horse... Read More
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The Purchase Exam
June 01, 1997
As the name suggests, purchase exams are an exploratory process designed to evaluate the physical condition of a horse before you commit to a purchase. It is performed by a veterinarian and is, before anything else, a comprehensive physical... Read More
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