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Following on from the article discussing the basic principles of ultrasonography published last week, this article aims to describe the role ultrasound scanning can play in dogs, horses, farm animals and small animals. Further information regarding these animals can also be found on the website.

Pregnancy is a time of excitement, anticipation and change. Whether it be a change in your physical shape, in the food you eat, or in the lifestyle you lead, expectant mothers need to make sure that their pregnancy gives their unborn child the best possible start in life.

"Meat quality" is a broad term which has recently become associated with current debates surrounding the discovery of horse and pig meat in Tesco 'beef' burgers. Meat quality in the context of ultrasound, however, refers to the measurement of fat and muscle depth on the live animal often with an ultimate goal of genetic improvement of the herd or flock.