Tag 'Vet'

Monitoring the Pregnant Mare: How Often Should You Ultrasound?

Monday, 19 August 2019 By adminvis2

For most horse owners, breeding your own foal is a lifelong ambition. Before you ever proceed to the actual covering, you’ll have spent hours assessing your mare to identify her best points, have researched dozens of different studs to work out which stallion will complement her best, and will have had a breeding fitness exam performed to make sure she’s fit and healthy.

Preparing pets and their owners for an ultrasound scan

Monday, 17 June 2019 By adminvis

Generally speaking, ultrasound scanners are immensely useful for veterinary professionals as they can help with the diagnosis of an array of diseases and conditions. As well as being relatively harmless and pain-free, the procedure is quick and can potentially save an animal’s life.

Ultrasound for liver problems in cats

Thursday, 16 May 2019 By adminvis

Liver disease in cats is notoriously difficult to diagnose. This is because the symptoms are often very vague, including lethargy, loss of appetite and weight loss- all symptoms that can have a range of causes in cats. More obvious signs include jaundice and unusual levels of thirst, so always see a vet for any of these symptoms.

Why an ultrasound machine is vital for any practice

Friday, 10 May 2019 By adminvis

Many people will have heard of ultrasounds, but not many will know exactly what they can do. The technology is most closely associated with pregnancy (called a sonogram), but it can also be used for a lot more than that. Veterinary ultrasounds are vital for a wide range of uses.

Canine blood donation and the effect on the heart using veterinary ultrasound

Tuesday, 2 October 2018 By adminvis

Blood donation is a topic not just restricted to humans, although our understanding of the requirements and limitations of donating blood is well recognised here.

MARES BRED AWAY TENT TO ABORT BACK HOME

Tuesday, 15 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

A risk factor, responsible for nearly a third higher rate of abortion among mares, has been recently identified by Luděk Bartoš and his colleagues at the Institute of Animal Science in the Czech Republic.