When scanning your animal of choice, it is important that you take into consideration the ease by which you are able to bring and set up your ultrasound scanner. There are a number of situations where a mobile scanner would be of benefit to the practitioner over a fixed ultrasound machine that is set in place. Specifically, farmers or veterinarians working in the field scanning cows, horses or pigs may have an increased need for a portable and versatile scanner that doesn’t require a tractor to navigate it around! Purchasing a mobile scanner also means that ultrasound examinations can be done in the comfort of a breeder’s home, causing minimal disruption to the animal to be scanned – of particular advantage when the animal is poorly or weak and moving may cause further deterioration.

Here at Vet Image Solutions we can help you to buy a scanner that is suitable for all your requirements, yet isn’t the size of a small house! The Sonoscape S2 Colour is an excellent good mobile scanner that is packed full of a number of features that will come in handy for any ultrasonographer. The scanner can run for an hour without needing to be plugged in, giving the practitioner ample time to carry out the ultrasound examination. For a comprehensive list of all the features this scanner has to offer, please click here. The SonoScape S6vBW is another mobile ultrasound scanner that would be a perfect addition to any veterinary practice, or for use by the ultrasonographer on the go. Finally, the Draminski iScan is a veterinary ultrasound scanner that is lightweight (1720g) and easy to move around, with a battery life that can last an impressive 5 hours – perfect for those situations where more detail and time is required.

On the other hand, we can take the concept of mobile ultrasonography in a more literal capacity. Although a slight departure from the topic discussed above, new technology currently being looked into by Azoft R&D and WUL4 is looking at the use of ultrasound waves as a way by which mobile phones can share information. Once fully developed, the majority of phones should be able to harness the power of ultrasound, and a whole range of makes would be able to utilise this technology (Azoft). Those more technically minded among us may want to read the full article by clicking here.

If you are thinking about investing in a mobile veterinary ultrasound scanner, feel free to contact us for more information. We can discuss your particular requirements and help you to find the ultrasound machine that is just right for you.