Tag 'Vet'

WHAT IS STRIDULATION, AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

Veterinary ultrasound can be applied both visually (via ultrasound imaging) or audibly (as a form of communication within the animal kingdom). A slightly unconventional example of the latter can be seen following an investigation on a particular mammal called the tenrec, creatures that show similarities to hedgehogs, opossums and mice, to name but a few (Wikipedia).

COMPARATIVE STUDIES AND THE LINK BETWEEN ANIMAL AND HUMAN STUDIES

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

Using animal models for research is a method employed by scientists for a variety of reasons – the results retrieved can shed light on the physiological processes of the animal itself, whilst conclusions can also be drawn comparatively between the research model and other animals/humans. Comparative science is a useful tool that broadens the current understanding of how specific biological mechanisms are carried out by using one particular species as a research model.

DRAMINSKI-ISCAN-GOGGLES

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

After considerable research and development, the new Draminski iScan goggles are finally available. Our students put them through their paces at our bovine ultrasound training course earlier this month.

WHY THE TYPE OF ULTRASOUND SCANNER YOU USE COULD BE AFFECTING YOUR SCANNING RESULTS

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

The use of veterinary ultrasound in pregnancy detection has been well documented in previous years, and is now considered to be a routine procedure when attempting to establish pregnancy/elucidate the current stage of gestation. However, it is important to carefully consider the type of ultrasound scanner that is used and to ensure it is the correct device for the task in hand.

THE ROLE OF VETERINARY ULTRASOUND IN THE DETECTION OF BOVINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

Utilising ultrasonography to help in the visualisation of infection and disease is one invaluable function of an ultrasound scanner, and will serve as the topic for this article. A paper published by Ollivett TL et al., ‘Thoracic Ultrasonography and Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Analysis in Holstein Calves with Subclinical Lung Lesions.

IS A NEW TREATMENT ON THE HORIZON FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS?

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

Scientific research is integral in our fight against the infections and diseases that we can fall prey to at any moment in time. Whether experiments are carried out in mice, humans or reptiles, all findings can help us to better understand how to treat certain conditions and/or infections. In addition, some of these experiments can reveal a new type of treatment that might be suitable for a pre-existing issue - the topic of this article.