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ULTRASOUND FOR GOAT PREGNANCY SCANNING
The VIS Scan Pad is proving to be a hit with goat breeders in the UK, Europe and the United States. We recently held a training course in Worcestershire, to which one of our good customers, Hayley, kindly brought her pregnant goat to scan. Below are some photos of the Scan Pad in action!
CANINE ULTRASOUND SCANNING COURSES – WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Why not treat yourself to a Christmas present that will benefit you for a lifetime, and attend one of our canine scanning courses? You can find out more information on these courses, including when they are held and the different levels of ultrasound scanning that we hold by clicking here.
CAN YOU HEAR ME?
The potential applications for ultrasound are endless, and can be used across a range of species as has been discussed in previous articles. However, what exactly is ultrasound? It is easy to forget that, as is alluded to in the title, ultrasound is indeed a sound pressure wave, although it is at frequencies so high it is undetectable to the human ear. Humans have an upper frequency limit of 20 kilohertz (kHz), whereas ultrasound can reach frequencies of greater than 200 megahertz (MHz). Consequently, ultrasound can be considered a ‘standard’ sound, albeit not audible to humans. Interestingly however, humans can possess ultrasonic hearing if ultrasound is targeted to the cochlea via bone, bypassing the confines of the middle ear.
PREGNANCY IN GOATS
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing an animal that you have carefully and lovingly reared start on her own journey of rearing young and goats are no exception. If you are intending to breed your goat/goats then here is a brief explanation of what to expect throughout the doe’s pregnancy.
ULTRASOUND: WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED?
With the recent proliferation of ultrasound machines all over the internet all claiming to be the best solution, knowing which one to choose is far from easy.
CANINE PREGNANCY AND ULTRASOUND IMAGING
The gestation period greatly varies across species, ranging from the mammoth 480-590 day gestation of the sperm whale, to the more modest 340 equine gestation (I had to mention the horse!), to the relatively minute 21 day gestation of the mouse. The dog has a gestation period of around 61 days, which can be divided into four main stages. It is important for both breeders and veterinarians alike to be familiar with these stages to ensure that the pregnant dog is given the best possible care, and the pregnancy runs smoothly.
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