Vet Image Solutions is proud to stock a range of veterinary ultrasound equipment that is suitable for use on pigs. This week we will look at four different machines that are available to purchase that will be greatly advantageous to both pig breeders and farmers.

The two dedicated porcine ultrasound machines that we stock are the MSU Porcine Scanner - a must-buy for pig breeders that want a good quality handheld machine that doesn’t break the bank, and the Draminski Pig Pregnancy Detector - imperative for any pig breeders or farmers that require rapid and reliable detection of pregnancy in sows. The Draminski Pig Pregnancy Detector is handheld, and identifies the presence of amniotic fluid within the uterus – a flashing light and sound is indicative of pregnancy. Please click here to read more about how testing is carried out.

We also stock two veterinary ultrasound scanners that can be used on pigs and other animals. The Draminski SonoFarm Mini machine is a multi-versatile scanner that was created to be used by both farmers and ultrasound professionals on pigs, cats, dogs, sheep and goats. Farmers who wish to bypass the requirement for a dedicated ultrasound practitioner to scan their animals can efficiently and effectively use the SonoFarm Mini, which can help reduce both the time and cost that would otherwise be spent in hiring a professional. This veterinary ultrasound machine is relatively lightweight and portable, meaning that the days of dragging a heavy, bulky scanning machine through the fields can be a thing of the past, and the tough exterior provides protection against the unpredictable British weather! In addition, ultrasound professionals are sure to be impressed with the simplicity and low costs associated with the SonoFarm Mini, whilst any practitioner will find the clarity of the retrieved images useful in aiding with pregnancy detection or when used in abdominal work. With a battery life of 3 hours, there is plenty of time to carry out the required scans, and the high quality associated with this scanner is sure to be reassuring to any practitioner using the SonoFarm Mini.  

Finally, the BreederTec is another machine that should be considered for pig scanning. This machine comes with a multi-frequency micro-convex probe, and has a shade protector that helps prevent the glare from the sun interfering with scanning when out in the field. The BreederTec is also lightweight, whilst the lithium ion rechargeable battery provides the user with ample scanning time.

If you would like more information on any of the machines featured in this article, or advice on a pig-related ultrasound query, please do not hesitate to contact us. Next time, we look at the perfect ultrasound equipment for sheep…so make sure you check ‘baaack’ then!